false imprisonment
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of false imprisonment
First recorded in 1760–70
Example Sentences
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Under a straightforward reading of the act, then, a plaintiff like Carvajal-Muñoz cannot sue ICE agents for assault, battery, or false imprisonment under Maine law.
From Slate • Apr. 15, 2026
Zubaydah alleged that London was "vicariously liable" for multiple wrongs against him, including conspiracy to injure, false imprisonment and negligence.
From Barron's • Jan. 12, 2026
While the investigation continued, Townsend sued the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department in October 2018, alleging false imprisonment, defamation, racial discrimination and intentional infliction of emotional distress.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 5, 2025
The filing, which alleges false imprisonment and malicious prosecution, is required as part of the process to sue the government under the Federal Tort Claims Act.
From Salon • Jul. 10, 2025
In an action for false imprisonment, heard before Mr. Justice Wightman, Ribton was addressing the jury at great length, repeating himself constantly, and never giving the slightest sign of winding up.
From Law and Laughter by Morton, George A. (George Alexander)
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