"knock-and-announce" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{head|en|noun|head=knock-and-announce}} knock-and-announce
  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
    Sense id: en-knock-and-announce-en-noun--MAzub3Q Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms with collocations Topics: law

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