"plain view doctrine" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|?}} plain view doctrine
  1. (US, law) An exception to the Fourth Amendment's warrant requirement that allows an officer to seize evidence and contraband that are found in plain view during a lawful observation. Tags: US Categories (topical): Law
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