false arrest
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of false arrest
First recorded in 1925–30
Example Sentences
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She brought a civil-rights suit for false arrest, malicious prosecution, and conspiracy.
From Slate ● Apr. 6, 2026
In response to the report, Ton-That was apologetic, saying "one false arrest is one too many."
From Salon ● Apr. 6, 2023
“More than one million searches have been conducted using Clearview AI. One false arrest is one too many, and we have tremendous empathy for the person who was wrongfully accused.”
From New York Times ● Mar. 31, 2023
Circuit Court of Appeals, that individuals are within their rights to resist an unlawful arrest, and that any force used to effectuate a false arrest is by definition excessive force.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 19, 2022
"That's all right, but supposin' he ain't the man you're after and he turns around and sues me for false arrest?"
From Quill's Window by George Barr McCutcheon
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