Arrestment

Pronunciation: /ˈɝɛstˈɛmˈɛnt/

Arrestment (noun)

  1. A legal action that stops someone from leaving or moving freely, usually while authorities deal with a suspected offence.
  2. A court order that takes control of a person’s property to secure payment or prevent removal during a legal case.

Examples

  • The court ordered legal detention after the arrestment.
  • Legal detention can follow arrestment when evidence is strong.