arrestment

Meanings

• Noun

  The act of seizing or detaining someone or something, especially by the authorities.

  - "The police made an arrestment for theft."
  - "The suspect was taken into custody for questioning."
  - "The arrestment of the suspect disrupted the criminal operation."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with arrestment
Imagination , Nation , Frustration , Relation

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Variants

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arrest , arrested , arrester , arresters , arresting , arrestment , arrestments , arrestor , arrestors , arrests

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Etymology

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From Old French 'arrest', from 'arrêter', to stop, hinder, arrest.

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Trivia

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1. The world's largest arrest was made in 1931 when over 26,000 people were arrested during a protest in Shanghai, China.

2. In ancient Rome, a person could be arrested for not wearing the correct clothing or for failing to pay their debts.

3. The longest arrest record belongs to John B. Stetson, who was arrested 2,368 times between 1949 and 1974.

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Related Concepts

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1. Detention: The act of holding someone or something against their will, often for a period of time, usually in a confined space or place.

2. Custody: The legal and physical care and control of a person or thing, often granted to a person or organization by a court or other authority.

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Culture

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Arrestment is a term used in law enforcement to refer to the detention of a person or seizure of property by the authorities. It is an essential part of the criminal justice system and is used to maintain public order and bring criminals to justice.

How to Memorize "arrestment"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person being handcuffed and taken away by the police.
   - Visualize a courtroom scene with a judge issuing an arrest warrant.
   - Imagine a group of people being arrested during a protest.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'arrestment' with the word 'detention'.
   - Associate the word 'arrestment' with the idea of bringing someone to justice.
   - Associate the word 'arrestment' with the idea of maintaining public order.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'CATCH' to remember the meaning of arrestment: C - Capture, A - Arrest, T - Take, H - Hold.

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