De arrestatie
Example: De arrestatie van de verdachte vond plaats na lang onderzoek.
Definition
"De arrestatie" refers to the act of detaining or taking a suspect into custody by legal authority, typically as part of a criminal investigation or law enforcement process. It involves the formal seizure of a person suspected of a crime.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de arrestatie" originates from the French word "arrestation," which itself comes from the verb "arrêter," meaning to stop or detain. "De arrestatie" entered Dutch legal vocabulary reflecting the formal action of stopping or seizing a person. Did you know? The root "arrest" is related to the idea of halting movement or action.
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"De arrestatie" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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