Apprehension
/ˌæprɪˈhɛnʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The act of arresting or taking into custody.
The suspect's apprehension was carried out without incident.
- (n.) The understanding or perception of something.
The defendant's apprehension of the contract terms was questioned.
- (n.) Anxiety or fear about future events.
Her apprehension about the trial was evident.
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'apprehension' most commonly refers to the act of arrest; clarity in usage helps avoid confusion with its psychological sense.
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