false imprisonment

noun

: imprisonment of a person contrary to law

Examples of false imprisonment in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Zaire was then arrested on suspicion of felony domestic violence, criminal threats and false imprisonment after the parties spoke to authorities. — Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 27 June 2026

Jason Hobby was arrested by the Larimer County Sheriff's Office following the July 29, 2024 fire and charged with first-degree arson, along with several other offenses including impersonating a peace officer, menacing and false imprisonment. — Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 25 June 2026

Police said the investigation established probable cause for robbery, false imprisonment, kidnapping and felony child endangerment. — Bay City News, Mercury News, 20 June 2026

Tyler had originally been charged with first-degree rape, along with false imprisonment, simple robbery, domestic abuse battery by strangulation and criminal damage to property. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 17 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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