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Meaning of entrapment
The state of being trapped or confined
Etymology of entrapment
The word "entrapment" originated in the mid-15th century from the Old French "entraper", meaning "to catch in a trap"
It is derived from the Latin "in" (meaning "in" or "on") and "traper" (meaning "to trap" or "to catch")
Historically, the term was used to describe the act of capturing or confining animals, and later expanded to include the concept of deceiving or tricking individuals
Synonyms
Definitions
- The act of trapping or confining someone or something
- * A situation in which someone is tricked into doing something or is put into a difficult position
Usage Examples
- The suspect alleged entrapment by the police, claiming they were coerced into committing the crime
- * The hikers found themselves in a state of entrapment, surrounded by steep cliffs and dense forest