Early English common law contains the foundations of the modern-day double jeopardy. The rule of ________ prohibited the retrial of a defendant who was found not guilty.

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Autrefois acquit is a legal doctrine meaning "previously acquitted." It refers to the principle that a defendant cannot be tried again for the same crime if they have already been acquitted, which is a cornerstone of the double jeopardy rule.

Early English Common Law Contains the Foundations of the Modern-Day