Le mandat d'arrêt
Example: Le juge a signé le mandat d'arrêt contre le suspect dangereux.
Definition
"Le mandat d'arrêt" is an official legal document issued by a judge or authority authorizing the arrest of a specific individual suspected of committing a crime. It serves as formal permission for law enforcement to detain the person named in the warrant.
Etymology
The phrase "le mandat d'arrêt" comes from French, where "mandat" means a mandate or official order, and "arrêt" means arrest or stopping. The term combines these to signify an official command to arrest someone. Did you know? The word "mandat" has roots in the Latin 'mandatum,' meaning 'something commanded.'
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"Le mandat d'arrêt" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Security - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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