arrestation — meaning in English

English meaning

• arrest verb To take someone into custody under legal authority, typically on suspicion of a crime.
• bust verb To break something, especially by force.
• detention noun The state of being held in official custody, especially while awaiting trial.

Senses

arrestation is used for these senses in English:

• arrest (legal) The process of arresting a criminal, suspect etc.
• bust (slang) The act of arresting someone for a crime, or raiding a suspected criminal operation.
• detention (uncountable) The act of detaining or the state of being detained.

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.

bust — full definition

1. verb To break something, especially by force.
2. verb To catch someone doing something wrong or illegal, or to arrest them.
3. noun A sculpture showing a person's head, shoulders, and upper chest.
4. noun A woman's breasts, or the measurement around them.
5. adjective Broke; without any money.

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