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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
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of false imprisonment1

First recorded in 1760–70
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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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Clifford, 26, of Enfield, north London, had entered guilty pleas to murder, false imprisonment and possession of offensive weapons, in January.

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The defendant had previously admitted false imprisonment against Louise, and two counts of possession of offensive weapons - the crossbow and the knife.

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He is charged with false imprisonment, common assault and the theft of the same woman's keys and bank card in January 2025.

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