exigent circumstance
exigent circumstance · exigent circumstances
A circumstance, such as imminent danger or imminent escape of a suspect, that allows…A circumstance, such as imminent danger or imminent escape of a suspect, that allows law enforcement to enter a structure without a search warrant, or if they have a knock-and-announce warrant, to enter without knocking and waiting for the owner's permission to enter.
Meaning
1 sensesA circumstance, such as imminent danger or imminent escape of a suspect, that allows law enforcement to enter a structure without a search warrant, or if they have a knock-and-announce warrant, to enter without knocking and waiting for the owner's permission to enter.
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plural: exigent circumstances| Singular | exigent circumstance |
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Word family
1 related wordsRelatedextenuating circumstance