knock-and-announce
English
Noun
- (law) 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.
- knock-and-announce rule
- knock-and-announce warrant
Further reading
- “knock-and-announce”, in Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: Merriam-Webster, 1996–present.
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