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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Restraint and arrestment are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Restraint" instead a noun "Arrestment".
Restraint
Restraint noun - The checking of one's true feelings and impulses when dealing with others.
Arrestment and restraint are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Arrestment" instead a noun "Restraint".
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