Warrantlessly
adv
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Definitions
Adverb
- 1 Without a warrant, especially a search warrant not-comparable
"The prisoner complains that one private detective named Holmes, working with Inspector Lestrade of Scotland Yard, warrantlessly searched a hut and enclosed tunnel on property belonging to the late Henry Stapleton, et ux."
Example
More examples"The prisoner complains that one private detective named Holmes, working with Inspector Lestrade of Scotland Yard, warrantlessly searched a hut and enclosed tunnel on property belonging to the late Henry Stapleton, et ux."
Etymology
From warrantless + -ly.
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