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False Imprisonment

Part of Speech

Noun

Pronunciation

/fɔːls ɪmˈprɪzənmənt/ (British), /fɔls ɪmˈprɪzənmənt/ (American)

Definitions

  • The unlawful restraint of a person against their will, without legal authority or justification.
  • A civil wrong or tort in which a person is confined or restricted without consent or legal cause.

Usage Examples

  • The security guard was sued for false imprisonment after detaining the customer without evidence.
  • False imprisonment is considered a violation of human rights.
  • The victim filed a lawsuit claiming false imprisonment by the police.

Etymology

Derived from "false," meaning incorrect or wrongful, and "imprisonment," from Old French "emprisonner," meaning to confine or put in prison.

Synonyms

  • Unlawful detention
  • Illegal confinement
  • Unjustified restraint

Antonyms

  • Lawful arrest
  • Legal custody

Translations

Language Translation Pronunciation
Spanishencarcelamiento falsoen-kar-se-la-mee-en-to fal-so
Frenchemprisonnement injustifiéon-pree-zon-mon in-jus-ti-fi-ay
Germanfalsche Inhaftierungfal-she in-haf-tee-roong
Russianложное лишение свободыlozh-no-ye lee-shye-nee-ye svo-bo-dee
Chinese非法监禁fēi fǎ jiān jìn
Japanese不当監禁fu-tō kan-kin
Hindiअवैध कारावासavaidh kaaravaas
Tamilசட்டவிரோத சிறைsat-tavi-rotha sirai
Teluguఅక్రమ నిర్బంధంakrama nirbandham
Bengaliঅবৈধ কারাবাসaboidho karabas

Regional Pronunciation Variations

In British English, the "t" in "imprisonment" is more pronounced, while in American English, it is often softened.

Historical Usage

The concept of false imprisonment dates back to early English common law and has been a key element in protecting individual liberty.

Cultural Nuances

False imprisonment is treated as both a criminal offense and a civil wrong in different legal systems around the world.

More Information

False imprisonment can occur in various contexts, including unlawful police detention, wrongful confinement in a psychiatric facility, or illegal restraint in private security situations. Victims can seek compensation through civil lawsuits.

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