false arrest
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of false arrest
First recorded in 1925–30
Example Sentences
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Her lawsuit, filed in the District Court for the Eastern District of California, seeks damages for violations of federal civil rights and state law, including false arrest, unlawful search and seizure, and defamation.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026
They received a settlement from the City of New York in the amount of $41 million after the Five had sued the City for false arrest and malicious prosecution.
From Slate • Oct. 23, 2024
The suit accuses Bartholomew of false arrest, malicious prosecution and negligence.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 24, 2023
In response to the report, Ton-That was apologetic, saying "one false arrest is one too many."
From Salon • Apr. 6, 2023
The Prescotts might have sued your father for a round sum in damages for false arrest.
From The High School Left End Dick & Co. Grilling on the Football Gridiron by Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving)
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