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false imprisonment
noun
- the unlawful restraint of a person from exercising the right to freedom of movement.
false imprisonment
noun
- law the restraint of a person's liberty without lawful authority
Word History and Origins
Origin of false imprisonment1
Example Sentences
On, a pro-Israel demonstrator, was charged with battery and assault with a deadly weapon and Katz was charged with battery, false imprisonment and resisting arrest, according to the city attorney’s office.
Four of the guards were charged with misdemeanor battery and false imprisonment, as well as violations of the city's requirements for uniformed security.
In February, Wesley’s parents watched as Eis, displaying little to no emotion, pleaded guilty to 10 felony charges — including first-degree murder, premeditated attempted murder, assault with a deadly weapon and false imprisonment by violence.
She was hospitalized and reported the incident to the Sheriff’s Office, after which Tyler was arrested and charged with corporal injury to a spouse, false imprisonment, criminal threats and assault.
Lizzo came under scrutiny in August 2023 after the dancers filed their legal action, which included accusations of sexual, religious and racial harassment, discrimination, assault, false imprisonment and creating a hostile work environment.
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