unconstitutional conditions doctrine

noun

: a doctrine in constitutional law that bars a government from imposing a condition on the grant of a benefit requiring the waiver of a constitutional right

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“Unconstitutional conditions doctrine.” Merriam-Webster.com Legal Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/legal/unconstitutional%20conditions%20doctrine. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.

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