false imprisonment

noun

: imprisonment of a person contrary to law

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Appearing via video link at Cambridge Crown Court, Kyle Clifford pleaded guilty on Wednesday to three counts of murder, one count of false imprisonment and two counts of possession of offensive weapons. Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 22 Jan. 2025 The mother was charged with unlawful restraint of a minor, false imprisonment of a minor and endangering the welfare of children, according to court records. Kate Linderman, Miami Herald, 17 Jan. 2025 Carlos Jose Hernandez, 37, and Joshua Zuazo, 39, have since been charged with felony murder and two counts of false imprisonment in connection with the death, CBS News reported in December. Becca Longmire, People.com, 15 Jan. 2025 That complaint repeated many of her initial claims, while also accusing the producers of breach of contract, false imprisonment, fraudulent inducement, and inflection of emotional distress. Ethan Millman, Rolling Stone, 22 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for false imprisonment 

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 13 Feb. 2025.

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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