Illegal Detention
/ɪˈliːɡəl dɪˈtɛnʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The unlawful restraint of a person's freedom of movement without legal authority or justification.
The court found the police liable for illegal detention of the suspect beyond the permitted time limit.
Forms
- illegal detention
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Commentary
Illegal detention is distinct from lawful arrest or detention, requiring absence of legal basis; precise terms vary by jurisdiction but center on unauthorized deprivation of liberty.
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