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Meaning of knock-and-announce | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C2

Definitions

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.

Examples

“knock-and-announce rule”
“knock-and-announce warrant”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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See also

knock-and-talk knock-for-knock agreement knock-knock knock-knock burglary knock-knock ginger knock-knock joke

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