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The main idea here is the stop-and-frisk doctrine from Terry v. Ohio. The ruling allows a police officer to briefly stop someone when there’s reasonable suspicion of criminal activity, and to frisk or pat down the person for weapons if they believe the person might be armed and dangerous, all without a full search or probable cause. This specific practice—a short stop followed by a protective pat-down for weapons—is what Terry v. Ohio is commonly known for. The other terms don’t fit: stop-and-search is a broader concept not tied to the limited pat-down for weapons; the exclusionary rule concerns suppressing evidence obtained unlawfully; and a writ of habeas corpus relates to challenging unlawful detention.