False imprisonment is a/an __________ tort unless the tortfeasor is a merchant who temporarily and reasonably detains a suspected thief.

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False imprisonment is considered an intentional tort because it involves the deliberate confinement of a person without legal authority or the person's consent. However, there are exceptions, such as the case with merchants who have limited rights to detain suspected thieves under certain conditions.

False Imprisonment Is A/an __________ Tort Unless the Tortfeasor Is