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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Seizure and arrestment are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Seizure" instead a noun "Arrestment".
Seizure
Seizure noun - A sudden experiencing of a physical or mental disorder.
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