Aresto (en. Arrest)

aˈresto

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A legal action of apprehending a person suspected of committing a crime.
Maria's arrest was carried out by the police due to unlawful behavior.
Ang aresto kay Maria ay isinagawa ng mga pulis dahil sa walang batas na pag-aasal.
The process of apprehending and identifying a person under investigation.
The arrest is essential in the prosecution of criminals.
Mahalaga ang aresto sa proseso ng pag-uusig sa mga kriminal.

Etymology

Spanish: 'arresto'

Common Phrases and Expressions

arrest of a suspect
The apprehension of a person suspected in a crime.
aresto ng isang suspek
arrest under the law
Apprehension in accordance with legal procedures.
aresto sa batas

Related Words

apprehension
The act of taking or arresting a person.
pagdakip
investigation
The process of identifying and investigating a case.
pagsisiyasat

Slang Meanings

arrest or apprehension of a person
There was chaos in the bar when a famous artist was arrested.
Nagkagulo sa bar nang arestuhin ang isang kilalang artista.
suppress or control a situation
They need to immediately arrest that person causing trouble in school.
Dapat agad na arestuhin 'yung nagdadala ng gulo sa school.
involvement in a bad situation
It seems like an arrest is going to happen to him tomorrow during the hearing.
Parang may aresto na mangyayari sa kanya bukas sa hearing.