a person or thing that breaks something, such as a person or firm that breaks up old cars, etc. 2. a large wave with a white crest on the open sea or one that breaks into foam on the shore. 3. electronics short for circuit breaker.
What Is the Definition of the Miranda Rule? The Miranda rule is a concept in criminal law that applies to police interrogations of person who have been taken into custody. The term Miranda stems from the famous case, Miranda v. Arizona (1966). This case discussed the admissibility of statements obtained during interrogation.
The general rule is that anyone who is competent can be compelled (forced) to give evidence in a criminal or civil case. You are considered to be a competent witness if you are capable of giving admissible or allowable evidence in a court.