entrapment

Definition

  • noun: the act of entrapping someone or something or the condition of being entrapped
  • noun: the action or process of entrapping
  • synonyms: agacerie, allure, allurement

Examples

  • His lawyer argued that he was a victim of police 'entrapment'.

  • her 'entrapment' in an unhappy marriage

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) You give her the money. Catch you later, copper. - What did you say? - See you later, copper. I'm no cop, man. If you are, it's entrapment already. I'm hip. Buddy, you don't look hip. Go ahead, have yourself a good time. You're a funny guy. But looks aren't everything. (..)
    1976 Taxi Driver