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Definition: A search conducted without obtaining a proper warrant. Warrantless searches are permissible under exigent circumstances or when conducted incident to an arrest.
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These examples illustrate how a warrantless search can be conducted under certain circumstances, such as when there is probable cause or an emergency situation. However, the Fourth Amendment prohibits unreasonable searches, so the legality of a warrantless search will depend on the specific circumstances and whether it was conducted in a reasonable manner.