knock-and-announce

noun

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”

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Meanings

noun
  1. lawA 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

    1 more example

    knock-and-announce warrant

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APA

knock-and-announce. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/knock-and-announce

MLA

“knock-and-announce.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/knock-and-announce. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “knock-and-announce,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/knock-and-announce.

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