hulidap
n.— «“Hulidap” is police parlance for catching a potential victim and then arresting him on false charges.» —“’Hulidap’ cop nabbed in Pasay City; more victims surface” by Julie M. Aurelio Philippine Daily Inquirer (Makati City, Philippines) May 20, 2008. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
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