false arrest

false arrest

noun

: an arrest that is not legally justified

Full Definition of FALSE ARREST

:  an arrest not justifiable under law

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Examples of FALSE ARREST

1. He's suing the police for false arrest.

First Known Use of FALSE ARREST

1715

Rhymes with FALSE ARREST

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