Unlawful Confinement
/ˌʌnˈlɔːfʊl kənˈfaɪnmənt/
Definitions
- (n.) The illegal restraining or detention of a person against their will without lawful justification.
The defendant was charged with unlawful confinement for holding the victim in a locked room without consent.
Forms
- unlawful confinement
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Commentary
Unlawful confinement often overlaps with false imprisonment but may differ based on local statutes; precise legal definitions vary by jurisdiction.
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