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==Origin== | ==Origin== | ||
| − | [ | + | [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=English#ca._1100-1500_.09THE_MIDDLE_ENGLISH_PERIOD Middle English] aresten, from Anglo-French arester to stop, arrest, from Vulgar Latin *arrestare, from [[Latin]] ad- + restare to remain |
| − | *[ | + | *[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/14th_century 14th Century] |
| − | The [[word]] "Arrest" is [ | + | The [[word]] "Arrest" is [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anglo-Norman_language Anglo-Norman] in [[origin]], derived from the French word 'Arreter' [[meaning]] 'to stop or stay' and signifies a restraint of a [[person]]. Lexicologically, the meaning of the word arrest is given in various dictionaries depending upon the circumstances in which word is used. There are numerous [[slang]] terms for being arrested throughout the world. In British slang terminology, the term "nicked" is often synonymous with being arrested, and "nick" can also refer to a [[police]] station, and the term "pinched" is also common. In the United States and France the term "collared" is sometimes used. The term "lifted" is also heard on occasion. |
==Definitions== | ==Definitions== | ||
*1a : to bring to a stop <sickness arrested his [[activities]]> | *1a : to bring to a stop <sickness arrested his [[activities]]> | ||
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*3: to catch suddenly and engagingly <arrest [[attention]]> | *3: to catch suddenly and engagingly <arrest [[attention]]> | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | An '''arrest''' is the act of depriving a [[person]] of his or her [[liberty]] usually in [[relation]] to the [[investigation]] and prevention of [[crime]] or harm to others and oneself as well. The term is [ | + | An '''arrest''' is the act of depriving a [[person]] of his or her [[liberty]] usually in [[relation]] to the [[investigation]] and prevention of [[crime]] or harm to others and oneself as well. The term is [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anglo-Norman_language Anglo-Norman] in origin and is related to the French word arrêt, [[meaning]] "stop". |
The word 'arrest' when used in its ordinary and [[natural]] sense, means the apprehension or restraint of a [[person]], or the deprivation of a person's [[liberty]]. The question whether the person is under arrest or not depends not on the legality of the arrest, but on whether the person has been deprived of [[personal]] [[liberty]] of movement. When used in the legal sense in the procedure connected with [[criminal]] offenses, an arrest consists in the taking into [[custody]] of another person under [[authority]] empowered by [[law]], to be held or detained to answer a criminal charge or to prevent the commission of a criminal or further offense. The [[essential]] elements to [[constitute]] an arrest in the above sense are that there must be an [[intent]] to arrest under the authority, accompanied by a seizure or detention of the person in the [[manner]] known to [[law]], which is so understood by the [[person]] arrested. | The word 'arrest' when used in its ordinary and [[natural]] sense, means the apprehension or restraint of a [[person]], or the deprivation of a person's [[liberty]]. The question whether the person is under arrest or not depends not on the legality of the arrest, but on whether the person has been deprived of [[personal]] [[liberty]] of movement. When used in the legal sense in the procedure connected with [[criminal]] offenses, an arrest consists in the taking into [[custody]] of another person under [[authority]] empowered by [[law]], to be held or detained to answer a criminal charge or to prevent the commission of a criminal or further offense. The [[essential]] elements to [[constitute]] an arrest in the above sense are that there must be an [[intent]] to arrest under the authority, accompanied by a seizure or detention of the person in the [[manner]] known to [[law]], which is so understood by the [[person]] arrested. | ||
| − | [[Police]] and various other bodies have [[powers]] of arrest. In some places the power is more general; for example in [ | + | [[Police]] and various other bodies have [[powers]] of arrest. In some places the power is more general; for example in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/England_and_Wales England and Wales]—with the notable exception of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monarchy_of_the_United_Kingdom Monarch], the head of state—any person can arrest "anyone whom he has reasonable grounds for suspecting to be committing, have committed or be [[guilty]] of committing an indictable offence", although certain conditions must be met before taking such [[action]]. |
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
*'''''[[Paper 183 - The Betrayal and Arrest of Jesus|Arrest of Jesus]]''''' | *'''''[[Paper 183 - The Betrayal and Arrest of Jesus|Arrest of Jesus]]''''' | ||
[[Category: Law]] | [[Category: Law]] | ||
Latest revision as of 23:42, 12 December 2020
Origin
Middle English aresten, from Anglo-French arester to stop, arrest, from Vulgar Latin *arrestare, from Latin ad- + restare to remain
The word "Arrest" is Anglo-Norman in origin, derived from the French word 'Arreter' meaning 'to stop or stay' and signifies a restraint of a person. Lexicologically, the meaning of the word arrest is given in various dictionaries depending upon the circumstances in which word is used. There are numerous slang terms for being arrested throughout the world. In British slang terminology, the term "nicked" is often synonymous with being arrested, and "nick" can also refer to a police station, and the term "pinched" is also common. In the United States and France the term "collared" is sometimes used. The term "lifted" is also heard on occasion.
Definitions
- 1a : to bring to a stop <sickness arrested his activities>
- b : check, slow
- c : to make inactive <an arrested tumor>
- 2: seize, capture; specifically : to take or keep in custody by authority of law
- 3: to catch suddenly and engagingly <arrest attention>
Description
An arrest is the act of depriving a person of his or her liberty usually in relation to the investigation and prevention of crime or harm to others and oneself as well. The term is Anglo-Norman in origin and is related to the French word arrêt, meaning "stop".
The word 'arrest' when used in its ordinary and natural sense, means the apprehension or restraint of a person, or the deprivation of a person's liberty. The question whether the person is under arrest or not depends not on the legality of the arrest, but on whether the person has been deprived of personal liberty of movement. When used in the legal sense in the procedure connected with criminal offenses, an arrest consists in the taking into custody of another person under authority empowered by law, to be held or detained to answer a criminal charge or to prevent the commission of a criminal or further offense. The essential elements to constitute an arrest in the above sense are that there must be an intent to arrest under the authority, accompanied by a seizure or detention of the person in the manner known to law, which is so understood by the person arrested.
Police and various other bodies have powers of arrest. In some places the power is more general; for example in England and Wales—with the notable exception of the Monarch, the head of state—any person can arrest "anyone whom he has reasonable grounds for suspecting to be committing, have committed or be guilty of committing an indictable offence", although certain conditions must be met before taking such action.
