false imprisonment

noun

: imprisonment of a person contrary to law

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In 2019, David and Louise were convicted on 14 felony counts including cruelty to an adult dependent, child cruelty, torture and false imprisonment and sentenced to 25 years to life in prison. Kc Baker, Peoplemag, 23 Sep. 2024 James and Cindy Spooner have each been charged with four counts of first-degree child cruelty and false imprisonment, the Carroll County Sheriff's Office said, according to Fox 5 Atlanta. Landon Mion, Fox News, 19 Oct. 2024 The three foster parents pleaded guilty last month to child endangerment and false imprisonment. Izzy Alvarez, ABC News, 18 Oct. 2024 The series was created by Harmon and Justin Roiland, who also voiced both Rick and Morty until he was fired from the show in 2023 after he was charged with felony domestic battery and false imprisonment, and allegations surfaced regarding behavior toward minors on social media. Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 17 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for false imprisonment 

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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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 22 Nov. 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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