Restraint of Liberty
/rɪˈstreɪnt əv ˈlɪbərti/
Definitions
- (n.) The unlawful or unjustified restriction of a person's freedom of movement or physical liberty by another party.
The court found that the police officer's actions constituted a restraint of liberty without proper legal authority.
Forms
- restraints of liberty
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Commentary
This term typically arises in criminal and civil law contexts involving deprivation of freedom; drafters should distinguish restraint of liberty from lawful detention or arrest based on legal authorization.
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