Word
entrapment
Phoneticsen·trap·ment
US/ɪnˈtɹæpmənt/
UK/ɛntɹˈæpmənt/
Definition
n. the act of catching someone or something in a trap, or the feeling of being stuck in a difficult situation.
n. the act of capturing a person or animal in a trap; also refers to the psychological state of being unable to escape a difficult or unpleasant situation.
Examples
“The police used entrapment to catch the thief.”
“The suspect claimed that the police used entrapment to get him to commit the crime.”
“The legal defense argued that the defendant's actions were the result of entrapment by an undercover officer who had encouraged the crime from the start.”
Examples
simple
“The police used entrapment to catch the thief.”
contextual
“The suspect claimed that the police used entrapment to get him to commit the crime.”
complex
“The legal defense argued that the defendant's actions were the result of entrapment by an undercover officer who had encouraged the crime from the start.”
Real-World Examples
“Photograph: Courtesy of Dogwoof Asked whether the sting setup – and the subsequent television spectacle – crossed an ethical boundary into entrapment, Stumbo is adamant.” Domains
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