false imprisonment

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false imprisonment

Etymology: L, falsus, deceptive; ME, imprisonen

(in law) an intentional tort; the intentional unjustified, nonconsensual detention or confinement of a person within fixed boundaries for any length of time. Restraint may be physical, chemical, or emotional (e.g., intimidation or threat).

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