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
She brought a civil-rights suit for false arrest, malicious prosecution, and conspiracy.
From Slate ● Apr. 6, 2026
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
He'll help Bob to sue you for false arrest.
From Betty Gordon in Washington by Alice B. Emerson
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