Arrestment and Incarceration

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

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

Incarceration

Incarceration noun - The state of being held in lawful custody.
Usage example: sentenced to six months of incarceration for dealing in narcotics
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Synonyms for Incarceration

Arrestment and incarceration are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Arrestment" instead a noun "Incarceration".

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