Freiheitsberaubung

unlawful deprivation of liberty; false imprisonment

noun FRY-hyts-be-rou-boong Rare

Usage Note

Freiheitsberaubung is a criminal offence under § 239 StGB, committed when someone is locked up or otherwise prevented from moving freely without legal authority. It differs from Kidnapping in that ransom is not required.

Examples

"Er wurde wegen Freiheitsberaubung zu einer Bewährungsstrafe verurteilt."

Natural Translation

He was sentenced to a suspended sentence for unlawful deprivation of liberty.

Literal Translation

He was for freedom-deprivation to a probation-sentence condemned.

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