non bis in idem

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non bis in idem - Bouvier's Law Dictionary, Revised 6th Ed (1856) :

  NON BIS IN IDEM, civil law. This phrase signifies that no one shall be twice 
  tried for the same offence; that is, that when a party accused has been once 
  tried by a tribunal in the last resort, and either convicted or acquitted, 
  he shall not again be tried. Code 9, 2, 9 & 11. Merl. Repert. h.t. Vide 
  art. Jeopardy.