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Arrestment

Noun

Definition: The act of detaining or taking into custody someone by legal authority.

Example Sentence: The arrestment of the suspect was carried out by the police during a raid.

Noun

Definition: A legal action taken to seize funds or property in order to secure a debt payment.

Example Sentence: The bank filed an arrestment against the debtor's assets to recover the outstanding loan.

Noun

Definition: The state or condition of being stopped or hindered.

Example Sentence: The sudden arrestment of the project due to lack of funds disappointed the entire team.

Verb

Definition: To detain or take someone into custody.

Example Sentence: The police officer had to arrest the suspect to prevent further harm.

Verb

Definition: To seize or take legal action against someone's funds or property to secure a debt payment.

Example Sentence: The company decided to arrest the debtor's accounts to recover the unpaid invoices.

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