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takavarikko — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • arrest verb To take someone into custody under legal authority, typically on suspicion of a crime.
  • confiscation noun The act of officially taking something away from someone.
  • levy verb To officially impose and collect a tax, fine, or other charge.

Senses

takavarikko is used for these senses in English:

  • arrest (nautical) The judicial detention of a ship to secure a financial claim against its operators.
  • confiscation The act or process of confiscating.
  • levy The act of levying.

arrest — full definition

  1. verb To take someone into custody under legal authority, typically on suspicion of a crime.
  2. verb To stop or slow down a process or movement.
  3. noun The act of taking someone into legal custody.
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