The state of being entrapped.
Used in a Sentence
entrapment
Definitions, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for entrapment.
Editorial note
Given (A) that blackmail is coercion (psychological pressure), and (B) coercing someone into committing a crime is entrapment.
Examples18
Definitions3
Parts of speech1
Quick take
The state of being entrapped.
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of entrapment gathered in one view.
(chemistry) A method of isolating specific cells or molecules from a mixture, especially by immobilization on a gel.
(law) Action by law enforcement personnel to lead an otherwise innocent person to commit a crime, in order to arrest and prosecute that person for the crime.
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for entrapment.
noun
The state of being entrapped.
noun
(chemistry) A method of isolating specific cells or molecules from a mixture, especially by immobilization on a gel.
noun
(law) Action by law enforcement personnel to lead an otherwise innocent person to commit a crime, in order to arrest and prosecute that person for the crime.
Example sentences
Given (A) that blackmail is coercion (psychological pressure), and (B) coercing someone into committing a crime is entrapment.
I everything you're saying is entrapment is listed under the 'entrapment myths' so I don't know what to say here.
People throw around the word entrapment a lot without really understanding what it means.
I'm not sure I really follow because the comics didn't describe anything that presumably would be entrapment.
We can no longer reply in line, but: > Given (A) that blackmail is coercion (psychological pressure), and (B) coercing someone into committing a crime is entrapment.
The charge of entrapment is separate from the severity of the crime someone is entrapped into or whether the entrapment would be considered a sufficient motive, were it not simulated.
It's only entrapment when they do something to overcome some resistance you put up to committing the crime.
Your source correctly confirms that he has the burden of proof to show this and establish entrapment.
It can not be okay - illegal - AND be entrapment on the part of the police.
Giving you an opportunity is not entrapment.
Isn't it the case that law enforcement can be guilty of entrapment AND the defendant guilty of a crime?
And then they spend the next six weeks convincing you it's a good idea, then that's entrapment.
Quote examples
Killing her is the only way to prevent ruin" and slowly convincing you to do it, then that's entrapment.
Making a non-legal analysis of whether it's "entrapment" makes zero sense--entrapment is a legal concept and divorcing the notion of entrapment from how a court would determine something is entrapment is insensible.
If someone never says "NO" because the police never approach a defendant, but the police apply pressure and then make the approach after the pressure is applied, this still counts as entrapment.
> 'because an innocent person would say "no".' Doesn't that imply that all entrapment is legal?
Proper noun examples
Entrapment requires the police to have caused someone to commit a crime they wouldn't have otherwise.
Entrapment defenses are only supposed to prevent innocent people from being coerced by police into committing a new crime, not to provide a get out of jail free card to criminals who were somehow fooled by the police.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.
How do you use entrapment in a sentence?
Given (A) that blackmail is coercion (psychological pressure), and (B) coercing someone into committing a crime is entrapment.
What does entrapment mean?
The state of being entrapped.
What part of speech is entrapment?
entrapment is commonly used as noun.