Megan's Law

English

Etymology

The law was introduced in response to the murder of Megan Kanka.

Proper noun

Megan's Law

  1. (US) A federal law requiring law enforcement authorities to make information available to the public regarding registered sex offenders.
  2. (US, informal, by extension) Any of various subsequent state laws based on this.

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