knock-and-announce
English edit
Noun edit
- (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
See also edit
Further reading edit
- “knock-and-announce”, in Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: Merriam-Webster, 1996–present.