Merchant protection statutes are also known as the ________.
A) store owner's discretion
B) employer's privilege
C) shopkeeper's privilege
D) shopkeeper's discretion
E) employee's privilege

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Merchant protection statutes are commonly referred to as shopkeeper's privilege, which allows a merchant to detain a suspected shoplifter for a reasonable amount of time until the police arrive. It is a legal defense for merchants accused of false imprisonment or assault and battery in such cases. The other options are not relevant or accurate.

Merchant Protection Statutes Are Also Known as the ________