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What is another word for arrest?

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Pronunciation:

[ ɐɹˈɛst], [ ɐɹˈɛst], [ ɐ_ɹ_ˈɛ_s_t]

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How to use "Arrest" in context?

When a law enforcement officer makes an arrest, this not only results in an individual being brought into custody for a specific crime, but it also usually results in an agency gaining possession of the accused's property. When this occurs, the agency is responsible for determining the appropriate proceedings to follow in regards to the property.

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