false imprisonment

noun

: imprisonment of a person contrary to law

Examples of false imprisonment in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web In addition to the first-degree murder charge, Romo was also convicted of one felony count of domestic battery with corporal injury, and one felony count of false imprisonment by menace, violence, fraud or deceit in connection with the December 2022 incident. Nicole Acosta, Peoplemag, 3 June 2024 The claim alleges numerous misdeeds, including assault, battery, false imprisonment and violations of Guss’ right to free speech and assembly. Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 29 May 2024 Recent cases also included Roderick Reed, who received $500,000 for false imprisonment. Katie Moore, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2024 Court records show the mother was charged with neglect and endangering the welfare of a care-dependent person, reckless endangerment, simple assault, harassment, false imprisonment, unlawful restraining and tampering with physical evidence. Mike Stunson, Miami Herald, 29 May 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 8 Jun. 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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