English Explanatory Dictionary

knock-and-announce

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. 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.

Word forms

knock-and-announce

Related words

a man's home is his castle castle doctrine no-knock warrant
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