Arrestment and Detainer

Arrestment

Arrestment noun - The act of taking or holding under one's control by authority of law.
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Detainer and arrestment are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Detainer" instead a noun "Arrestment".

Detainer

Detainer noun - The state of being held in lawful custody.
Usage example: keep him in detainer for at least 72 hours
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Synonyms for Detainer

Arrestment and detainer are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Arrestment" instead a noun "Detainer".

Nearby Words: detain, detained, detaining, detainee
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