Apprehension
Apprehension noun - The act of taking into one's control by authority of law.
Usage example: apprehension of the burglar set the neighborhood at ease
Arrestment and apprehension are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Arrestment" instead a noun "Apprehension".
Arrestment
Arrestment noun - The act of taking or holding under one's control by authority of law.
Usage example: the arrestment of the bank president for embezzlement was accomplished as quietly as possible
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Synonyms for Arrestment
Apprehension and arrestment are semantically related. You can use "Apprehension" instead a noun "Arrestment".
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