FALSE ARREST Meaning and
Definition
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False arrest refers to the unlawful or wrongful detention or restraint of an individual by a person, often a law enforcement officer or an individual acting on behalf of the government, without legal justification or probable cause to support the detention. It involves the restriction of a person's freedom and movement against their will, often through physical coercion or the threat of force, done without legitimate legal authority.
In a legal sense, false arrest occurs when an individual is detained or arrested without any reasonable basis or justification under the law. The person being falsely arrested has not committed any crime or wrongdoing that would warrant their arrest and detention. False arrest is a violation of an individual's civil rights, particularly their right to be free from unlawful seizure and detention as outlined by the Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution and similar laws in many other countries.
False arrest can also occur when an individual who possesses the legal authority to make an arrest abuses that authority by detaining or restraining a person without the necessary legal requirements, such as a valid warrant or reasonable suspicion. This can result from mistakes, negligence, or intentional misconduct by those in positions of power. Victims of false arrest may seek legal remedies, including monetary compensation, to address the violation of their rights and the harm caused by their unwarranted detention.
Common Misspellings for FALSE ARREST
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Etymology of FALSE ARREST
The word false arrest consists of two components: false and arrest.
The term false originates from the Old English word fals which means deceptive or untrue. It has its roots in the Latin word falsus which carries a similar meaning.
The word arrest comes from the Old French word arester, which means to stay, stop, seize, or hold and corresponds to the Latin word arrestare with the same meaning. It was initially used in the context of stopping or detaining someone against their will.
The combination of these two terms, false and arrest, thus gives rise to the concept of an unlawful or mistaken detention of an individual, commonly referred to as a false arrest.
Similar spelling words for FALSE ARREST
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