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    John Doe
    /ˌdʒɒn ˈdəʊ/

    noun

    • 1. an anonymous party, typically the plaintiff, in a legal action: North American "identified only as John Doe, the plaintiff says he was on an academic scholarship"

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  2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › John_DoeJohn Doe - Wikipedia

    The Oxford English Dictionary states that John Doe is "the name given to the fictitious lessee of the plaintiff, in the (now obsolete in the UK) mixed action of ejectment, the fictitious defendant being called Richard Roe". [9] This usage is mocked in the 1834 English song "John Doe and Richard Roe": Two giants live in Britain's land,

  3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishJohn Doe | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    John Doe is a name used in a law court for a person whose real name is kept secret or is not known. It can also mean an average or typical person, especially in the US. Learn more about its pronunciation, synonyms, and translations.

  4. www.grunge.com › 1424807Here's Why Anonymous People Are Called Jane Or John Doe

    Oct 20, 2023 · We all know that "John Doe" is used instead of real person's name as a placeholder if a person is found dead and unidentified, as our little detective scene above illustrates. But is John Doe ever used for the living? Why yes. The FBI hunts for numerous potential criminals, identifying the unknown as John Doe.

  5. www.mentalfloss.com › article › 29996Why Are Unidentified People Called John or Jane Doe? - Mental...

    Sep 25, 2023 · From the courts to the morgue, if the government doesn’t know a person’s name, or wants to withhold it for some reason, they generally use the name John Doe or Jane Doe as a placeholder. But why?

  6. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › John DoeJohn Doe Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of JOHN DOE is a party to legal proceedings whose true name is unknown.

  7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryJohn Doe | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    John Doe meaning: 1. a name used in a law court for a person whose real name is kept secret or is not known 2. an…. Learn more.

  8. www.languagehumanities.org › why-is-john-doe-used-as-a-nameWhy is "John Doe" Used As a Name for an Anonymous Person?

    May 23, 2024 · John Doe is a name used in legal documents to protect the identity of witnesses or victims. It is also a placeholder name for an average or hypothetical person. Learn about its history, regional variations and alternatives.