Arrest
/əˈrɛst/
Definitions
- (v.) To seize and detain a person by legal authority.
The officer arrested the suspect at the scene.
- (n.) The act of apprehending and taking a person into custody.
The arrest was made late at night following the investigation.
Forms
- arrests
- arrested
- arresting
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Commentary
Use 'arrest' to indicate legal authority involved in detaining a person; distinguish from informal seizure or detention.
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