knock-and-announce
knock-and-announce · knock-and-announces
A common law principle that requires law enforcement officers to announce their…A common law principle that requires law enforcement officers to announce their presence and provide residents with an opportunity to open the door prior to a search.
Meaning
1 sensesA common law principle that requires law enforcement officers to announce their presence and provide residents with an opportunity to open the door prior to a search.
knock-and-announce rule
knock-and-announce warrant
Forms
plural: knock-and-announces| Singular | knock-and-announce |
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regular
Word family
1 related wordsRelatedcastle doctrine
See also
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