Arrestment and Imprisonment

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

Imprisonment and arrestment are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Imprisonment" instead a noun "Arrestment".

Imprisonment

Imprisonment noun - The state of being held in lawful custody.
Usage example: the long years of imprisonment had taken their toll on his mind and spirit as well as his body

Arrestment and imprisonment are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Arrestment" instead a noun "Imprisonment".

Nearby Words: imprison, imprisoned, imprisoning
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