FRISK

FRISK

FRISK

FRISK

A term used in CRIMINAL LAW to refer to the superficial running of the hands over the body of an individual by a law enforcement agent or official in order to determine whether such individual is holding an illegal object, such as a weapon or narcotics.

A frisk is distinguishable from a search, which is a more extensive examination of an individual.

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