Arrestment and Discharge

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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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Discharge is an antonym for arrestment.

Discharge noun - A directed propelling of a missile by a firearm or artillery piece.

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Arrestment is an antonym for discharge.

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