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Examples of false imprisonment in a Sentence
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They were also found liable for several other claims, including false imprisonment, battery and inflicting emotional distress on Maya, according to CourtTV, which live-streamed the decision.
—Sophie Dodd, People.com, 8 Oct. 2024
Clifford was also charged with false imprisonment and two counts of possession of offensive weapons.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2024
Allegations leading to the arrests include kidnapping, robbery, making criminal threats, false imprisonment, assault with a firearm, participation in a criminal street gang, criminal conspiracy, intimidating a witness or victim and elder abuse, law enforcement said in the statement.
—Dennis Romero, NBC News, 26 June 2024
On Monday, a grand jury indicted Marcee Gray, 43, on charges of exploiting and intimidating a disabled person or elderly adult, false imprisonment, criminal damage to property and theft, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported Saturday.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 22 Sep. 2024
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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 14 Oct. 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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