False Imprisonment
/ˈfɔːls ɪmˈprɪzənmənt/
Definitions
- (n.) The unlawful restraint of a person's freedom of movement without consent or legal justification.
The plaintiff sued for false imprisonment after being locked in a room against her will.
Forms
- false imprisonment
- false imprisonments
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Commentary
False imprisonment involves total restraint; partial restrictions may not qualify. Clear boundaries of confinement matter in proving the claim.
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