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noun

en arrestering

arrest

Definition & meaning

Arrestering refers to the act of taking someone into legal custody, typically by the police, because they are suspected of having committed a crime. It is the formal process of depriving a person of their liberty to ensure they appear before a judicial authority or to prevent further criminal activity.

Grammar & Word origin

  • Grammar: The word is a common noun (en-word), following the pattern: en arrestering, arresteringen, arresteringar, arresteringarna.
  • Word origin: It is derived from the verb arrestera (to arrest), which originates from the Old French word arester (to stop or stay). It eventually stems from the Latin ad (to) and restare (to remain/stop).

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms:

  • Gripande : The most common synonym, often used interchangeably in everyday language to describe the act of being taken into custody.
  • Omhändertagande : Can sometimes be used, though it often implies a more protective or social measure rather than a strictly criminal arrest.
  • Frihetsberövande : A broader legal term meaning "deprivation of liberty," which encompasses arrestering as well as other forms of detention.

Antonyms:

  • Frigivning : The act of releasing someone from custody or prison.
  • Frisläppande : The act of letting someone go or setting them free.

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Examples

Polisen gjorde en arrestering.noun

The police made an arrest.

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