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The definition of arrest
11 Definitions of: arrest
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- verb, to deprive (a person) of liberty by taking him into custody, esp under lawful authority
- verb, to seize (a ship) under lawful authority
- verb, to slow or stop the development or progress of (a disease, growth, etc)
- verb, to catch and hold (one's attention, sight, etc)
- verb, arrest judgment law to stay proceedings after a verdict, on the grounds of error or possible error
- verb, can't get arrested (of a performer) is unrecognized and unsuccessful
- noun, the act of taking a person into custody, esp under lawful authority
- noun, the act of seizing and holding a ship under lawful authority
- noun, the state of being held, esp under lawful authority
- noun, Also called: arrestation the slowing or stopping of the development or progress of something
- noun, the stopping or sudden cessation of motion of something
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| Synonyms: | detention, engage, capture, bust (informal), seizure, apprehension, stoppage, halt, suppression, obstruction | And more... |
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| Antonyms: | release, acceleration, speed up |
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