Rearresting: meaning, definitions and examples
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rearresting
[ ˌrɪəˈrɛstɪŋ ]
law enforcement
Rearresting refers to the act of arresting an individual again after they have previously been arrested and released. This may occur if new evidence comes to light or if the individual violates the terms of their release. The process usually involves law enforcement officials taking the individual back into custody. Rearresting can also highlight systemic issues within the legal system, particularly regarding repeat offenses and recidivism rates.
Synonyms
re-detain, recapture, reincarcerate.
Examples of usage
- The suspect was rearrested for violating parole.
- After the investigation, the officers decided on rearresting the suspect.
- Authorities are rearresting individuals linked to the ongoing investigation.
Translations
Translations of the word "rearresting" in other languages:
🇵🇹 reprisão
🇮🇳 पुनः गिरफ्तारी
🇩🇪 erneute Festnahme
🇮🇩 penangkapan kembali
🇺🇦 повторний арешт
🇵🇱 ponowne aresztowanie
🇯🇵 再逮捕
🇫🇷 réarrestation
🇪🇸 rean arresto
🇹🇷 yeniden tutuklama
🇰🇷 재체포
🇸🇦 إعادة الاعتقال
🇨🇿 opětovné zatčení
🇸🇰 opätovné zatknutie
🇨🇳 重新逮捕
🇸🇮 ponovna aretacija
🇮🇸 afturhvarf
🇰🇿 қайта қамау
🇬🇪 მחדש დაკავება
🇦🇿 təkrar həbs
🇲🇽 rean arresto
Etymology
The term 'rearresting' is derived from the prefix 're-', which indicates repetition or doing something again, combined with the word 'arrest', which has its origins in the Latin 'arrestare' meaning 'to stop' or 'to catch'. The evolution of the word reflects changes in law enforcement practices over time. The concept of rearresting emphasizes the cyclical nature of the criminal justice system, particularly in the context of individuals reoffending after being released. As legal systems have developed, the frequency and legality of rearrests have been subjects of public and academic discourse, especially concerning issues of fairness, justice, and the social implications of policing.