Jane Doe

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Jane Doe

(jān′ dō′) or Jane Roe (rō′)

1. Used as a name in legal proceedings to designate an unknown woman or girl or to protect the identity of a known woman or girl.

2. An average or ordinary woman.

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Jane′ Doe′

(ˈdʒeɪn ˈdoʊ)
n.

a fictitious name used in legal proceedings for a female whose name is unknown.

Compare John Doe.

[1935–40]

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Jane Doe - an unknown or fictitious woman who is a party to legal proceedings

law, jurisprudence - the collection of rules imposed by authority; "civilization presupposes respect for the law"; "the great problem for jurisprudence to allow freedom while enforcing order"

party - a person involved in legal proceedings; "the party of the first part"

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