false imprisonment

noun

: imprisonment of a person contrary to law

Examples of false imprisonment in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web At the time, Bonta said possible charges could include false imprisonment, kidnapping or violations of California’s unfair competition laws. Mathew Miranda, Sacramento Bee, 27 June 2024 She was arrested on Feb. 2 and charged with felony menacing and misdemeanor assault, harassment and false imprisonment. Julianna O'Clair, The Denver Post, 17 June 2024 The couple is also being sued for negligence and false imprisonment. Vivian Kwarm, New York Daily News, 3 Jan. 2024 In addition to racial discrimination and false imprisonment, Morris’ lawsuit alleges gross negligence, negligence, battery, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Tara Bannow Reprints, STAT, 11 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for false imprisonment 

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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of false imprisonment was in the 14th century

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“False imprisonment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/false%20imprisonment. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.

Legal Definition

false imprisonment

noun
: the tort of intentionally restraining another by physical force or the threat of physical force without privilege or authority see also false arrest at arrest

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