certain person
Word Rarity
Common
Frequency: Zipf frequency 5.01 in modern English
17
Scrabble Score
13
Letters
3
Syllables
10
Unique Chars
Meaning
noun
[in relation to a specific action] a person who is a member of a specific class for whom the action constitutes a crime; typically the action is possession of a weapon and the class is convicted felons
American usage; Informal
noun
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see certain, person.
Example Sentences
- "What is a “Certain Persons Not to Have Weapons″ Offense in New Jersey? Chamlin Uliano & Walsh A Certain Persons Offense is considered a Fourth Degree Crime, punishable by a maximum term of 18 months in New Jersey State Prison if the defendant satisfies any of the criteria for a “certain person” and is found in possession of any of the above weapons other than a firearm."
- "Julio Cesar Salas, 20, of Fort Smith is facing two counts of felony breaking and entering, theft of property, theft of a firearm and possession of a firearm by a certain person, one count of felony possession of a controlled substance, as well as three counts of misdemeanor theft of property, and one count of misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia and fleeing."
Etymology
The heading of the relevant section of the criminal code; e.g.: * 2020 Arkansas Code § 5-73-103 "Possession of firearms by certain persons" * NJ Rev Stat § 2C:39-7 (2019) "Certain persons not to have weapons or ammunition"