"knock-and-announce" meaning in English

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Noun

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  1. (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. Categories (topical): Law Related terms: a man's home is his castle, castle doctrine, no-knock warrant
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