"red flag law" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: red flag laws [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} red flag law (plural red flag laws)
  1. (US) A gun control law permitting police or family members to petition a state court to order the temporary removal of firearms from a person who may present a danger to others or themselves. Tags: US
    Sense id: en-red_flag_law-en-noun-s6YAOVFc Categories (other): American English, English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 65 35
  2. (UK, US, historical) A law enacted in the late 19th century, requiring drivers of early automobiles to take certain safety precautions, including waving a red flag in front of the vehicle as a warning. Tags: UK, US, historical
    Sense id: en-red_flag_law-en-noun-ItxYmhkN Categories (other): American English, British English

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