entrapment

[ en-trap-muh nt ]

/ ɛnˈtræp mənt /

the luring by a law-enforcement agent of a person into committing a crime.

an act or process of entrapping.

a state of being entrapped.

Origin of entrapment

First recorded in 1590–1600; entrap + -ment

Kelly fought his case on the grounds of entrapment but ultimately lost.

The Real Story and Lesson of the Abscam Sting in ‘American Hustle’ |Jimmy So |December 17, 2013 |DAILY BEAST
He did not want to make them suspicious or open himself up to accusations of entrapment later on.

NYPD on the Real ‘Enemies Within’: Going Undercover With Jihadis |Michael Daly |September 9, 2013 |DAILY BEAST
During a recent interview with miner Samuel Avalos, it was clear the reminders of the entrapment were never far away.

Chilean Miners Fight Their Demons |Jonathan Franklin |October 10, 2011 |DAILY BEAST
During the first 17 days of entrapment, with no contact to the outside world, the men built a unique underground society.

Chilean Miners Fight Their Demons |Jonathan Franklin |October 10, 2011 |DAILY BEAST

He estimated that roughly one third of the men were experiencing extremely complicated symptoms as a result of their entrapment.

Chilean Miners Fight Their Demons |Jonathan Franklin |October 10, 2011 |DAILY BEAST
His entrapment by the detestable Cora is so painful that perhaps I was glad to think it also slightly incredible.

Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 150, June 21st, 1916 |Various
With the concurrence of the police authorities, very little was said publicly respecting my entrapment.

Recollections of a Policeman |William Russell (aka Thomas Waters)
An ant lion will dig an entrapment, then hiding behind a blind, await the unwary.

The Land of Look Behind |Paul Cameron Brown
Rufus smiled sardonically as he completed the story of the entrapment.

The Lady of Loyalty House |Justin Huntly McCarthy
Somewhere among the fungi of the cliffside the huge spider who had built this web awaited the entrapment of prey.

The Forgotten Planet |Murray Leinster

entrapment

/ (ɪnˈtræpmənt) /

the luring, by a police officer, of a person into committing a crime so that he may be prosecuted for it