false imprisonment

noun

, Law.

1. the unlawful restraint of a person from exercising the right to freedom of movement.

false imprisonment

noun

1. law the restraint of a person's liberty without lawful authority

Word History and Origins

Origin of false imprisonment¹

First recorded in 1760–70

Example Sentences

In the state trial, a San Francisco jury found DePape guilty of kidnapping, first-degree burglary and false imprisonment of an elder.

From BBC

They were all found guilty at Chelmsford Crown Court of conspiracy to kidnap and conspiracy to commit false imprisonment in July.

From BBC

All four were sentenced at Chelmsford Crown Court having been convicted of conspiracy to kidnap and conspiracy to commit false imprisonment.

From BBC

The suits sought unspecified damages and alleged that the guards committed a range of crimes, such as assault, battery and false imprisonment.

From Los Angeles Times

Whitla, of no fixed abode, pleaded guilty to murdering Mr Gibson, as well as common assault and false imprisonment of his girlfriend.

From BBC