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Arrestation

Description:

Arrestation is a noun that refers to the act of apprehending someone or the state of being arrested by law enforcement. It encompasses the action of taking a person into legal custody due to suspicion of committing a crime.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Arrestation (noun) - The act of seizing or capturing a person suspected of engaging in criminal activities.

Example sentence: The police made an arrestation after a lengthy investigation.

Sense 2:

Arrestation (noun) - The legal process of detaining a person suspected of committing an offense to face legal proceedings.

Example sentence: The suspect was taken into arrestation and later released on bail.

Usages:

Usage 1:

After the arrestation, the defendant was taken to court for arraignment.

Usage 2:

The arrestation was carried out swiftly by the undercover agents.

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