unlawful imprisonment
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That principle is a centuries-old protection against unlawful imprisonment and a cornerstone of the rule of law.
From Salon • Feb. 13, 2021
WDIV-TV reports John Skelton said those are not his “boys” when asked about the remains during an interview at a Michigan prison where he is serving 10 to 15 years for unlawful imprisonment.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 7, 2018
In the current suit, Sklar has argued that Sovannara’s unlawful imprisonment by the Cambodian government has caused harm to his wife and children, who are U.S. citizens.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 31, 2016
The police spokesman said there was an investigation into an "unlawful imprisonment" which turned out to be false information.
From Reuters • Nov. 29, 2016
The health of Eliot had sunk under an unlawful imprisonment of several years.
From Critical and Historical Essays — Volume 1 by Macaulay, Thomas Babington Macaulay, Baron
