rearrest

Take back in

To rearrest is to arrest someone again, typically after they've been released from a previous arrest or detention.

The noun rearrest refers to this subsequent arrest: He was released on bail but faced rearrest within a week when new evidence emerged.

recidivism

reoffend

Commit crime again

rehabilitation · correctional · offender · convict · inmate · repeat offender · habitual · criminal history · prior conviction · parole violation

pursuit

apprehend

Seize or understand

escape · pursuit · locate · track · surveillance · tipoff · wanted · bounty hunter · skip tracer · evade

legal

warrant

Formal authorization document

bail · conviction · court · custody · remand · apprehension · felony · misdemeanor · plea · sentence

detention

handcuffs

Locking wrist restraints

detention · jail · cell · lockup · booking · processing · holding · transport · shackles · Miranda

Categories
Opposites
legal custody status

rearrestrelease

To let go

free · discharge · liberate · let go · acquit

Family

rearrests, rearrested, rearresting

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG