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Definition stop and search in British English

stop and search noun

[uncountable] noun
/ˌstɒp ənd ˈsɜː(r)tʃ/
1

in Britain, the police power to stop people in the street and search them if they think they may be carrying something illegal such a weapon or drugs

Example

The police powers of stop and search are regulated by the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984.

Synonyms and related words
arrest warrant authorisation authorization
Definition stop and search in British English