rearrest

[ˌriːˈærɛst]

rearrest Definition

to arrest someone again after they have been released from custody.

Using rearrest: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "rearrest" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The suspect was rearrested for violating the terms of his bail.

  • Example

    The police rearrested the criminal after new evidence emerged.

  • Example

    He was rearrested on suspicion of committing another crime.

rearrest Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for rearrest

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Summary: rearrest in Brief

The term 'rearrest' [ˌriːˈærɛst] means to arrest someone again after they have been released from custody. It is often used in legal contexts, as in 'The suspect was rearrested for violating the terms of his bail.'