Unreasonable Search and Seizure
/ˌʌnˈriːzənəbəl ˈsɜːrtʃ ænd sɪˈʒʊər/
Definitions
- (n.) A legal principle prohibiting government officials from conducting searches and seizures that violate constitutional protections, typically requiring probable cause and a warrant.
The evidence was suppressed due to an unreasonable search and seizure in violation of the Fourth Amendment.
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- unreasonable search and seizure
- unreasonable search and seizures
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Commentary
This term primarily arises in constitutional law contexts, concerning the limits on state power under the Fourth Amendment in the U.S. Legal definitions emphasize the balance between law enforcement needs and individual privacy rights.
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