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false imprisonment

noun

Law.
  1. the unlawful restraint of a person from exercising the right to freedom of movement.


false imprisonment

noun

  1. law the restraint of a person's liberty without lawful authority
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of false imprisonment1

First recorded in 1760–70
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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.

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Four of the guards were charged with misdemeanor battery and false imprisonment, as well as violations of the city's requirements for uniformed security.

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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.

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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.

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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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