Arrestee
/ˌærɪˈstiː/
Definitions
- (n.) A person who has been legally detained by law enforcement on suspicion of having committed a crime.
The arrestee was read their rights upon being taken into custody.
Forms
- arrestees
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Commentary
The term 'arrestee' specifically denotes the status following arrest, prior to any judicial determination of guilt or innocence.
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