Arrest

usgb/əˈrest/
verb

To take somebody into police control.

The officer arrested the thief at the spot.
Visual representation of "arrest" - To take somebody into police control

Often appears as...

  • under arrest
  • arrest warrant
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Police Action

Used to describe official police conduct, typically serious.

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He was arrested for shoplifting.
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Immediate Control

Implies that the suspect is directly and quickly restrained.

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Upon seeing the evidence, the officer arrested the suspect.
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Legal Process

Start of a legal process where rights are read to the individual.

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After his arrest, he was read his Miranda rights.
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