Unlawful Restraint
/ˌʌnˈlɔːfʊl rɪˈstreɪnt/
Definitions
- (n.) The unlawful confinement or restriction of a person's freedom of movement without consent and without legal authority.
The defendant was charged with unlawful restraint for detaining the victim against her will.
Forms
- unlawful restraint
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Commentary
Unlawful restraint often overlaps with false imprisonment but specifically emphasizes unlawful restriction of physical movement, making precise phrasing important in legal drafting.
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