False Arrest
/ˈfɔːls əˈrɛst/
Definitions
- (n.) The unlawful restraint or detention of a person by one without legal authority or justification.
The plaintiff sued the officer for false arrest after being detained without cause.
Forms
- false arrest
- false arrests
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Commentary
False arrest is often construed as a subset of false imprisonment, focusing specifically on the unlawful arrest or detention component.
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