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Meanings of arrest in English
The act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal)
Usage of arrest in English
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His 17 months of house arrest has worsened his health, he said.
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However, the suspects in the case managed to evade arrest, Koena said.
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But a government spokesman said on Thursday Nasheed no longer faced arrest.
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Today: London High Court hearing into the arrest of Gen Pinochet resumes.
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Burma's junta leader later commuted the sentence to 18 months' house arrest.
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The question is, shall I make an arrest, or shall I not?
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Sources on Nauru have confirmed, however that police set up his arrest.
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But they will be unable to travel to Europe without risking arrest.
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A postal worker gave police information which helped lead to his arrest.
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He said interim Prime Minister Yacouba Isaac Zida was under house arrest.
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Her sentence was commuted to house arrest for the remaining 11 years.
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Former minister of tourism Derek Hanekom commented on the arrest saying: Action!
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He expects to issue arrest warrants before the end of this year.
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One of the men sought for arrest remains at large, police said.
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Prayuth last week said China had arrest warrants out for the men.
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However, some who campaigned for the right to drive remain under arrest.
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