Arrest
/əˈrɛst/noun
To seize or take into custody by legal authority.
Did you know?The word 'arrest' is rooted in the idea of stopping someone from moving, linked to the concept of binding or holding back their freedom.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
arrestare
“to stop or hold fast.”
Old French
Old French
arester
“to stop or stay.”
14th Century
Middle English
arresten
“to stop or cease.”
Modern English
English
arrest
“to seize by authority or to hold in custody.”