5150
5150 · 5150s
One who should be involuntarily confinedOne who should be involuntarily confined.
/ˈfɪf.ti.wənˈfɪf.ti/
Meaning
1 senses(US, slang)One who should be involuntarily confined.
Origin
From Article 1, Section 5150 of California's Welfare and Institutions Code, signed into laFrom Article 1, Section 5150 of California's Welfare and Institutions Code, signed into law in 1967, regarding involuntary commitment for psychological evaluation and treatment. Popularized outside of California due to the spread of popular media produced in the state.
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