Entrapment refers to cases in which an individual had to break the law in order to prevent a more significant harm from occurring.

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Entrapment refers to cases in which law enforcement officials induce or persuade an individual to commit a crime that they would not have otherwise committed. It does not refer to situations where an individual breaks the law in order to prevent harm. Such situations may be considered justified or excused, but they are not examples of entrapment.

Entrapment Refers to Cases in Which an Individual Had to Break