arrestable
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/əˈrɛstəbl̩/
(arrest)
seize or stop
Etymology
Etymology Information
'arrestable' originates from the verb 'arrest', which comes from the Old French word 'arester', meaning 'to stop or stay'.
Historical Evolution
'arester' transformed into the Middle English word 'arresten', and eventually became the modern English word 'arrest'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to stop or stay', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to seize someone by legal authority'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
capable of being arrested or liable to be arrested.
The suspect was deemed arrestable by the police.
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Last updated: 2025/01/21 08:39