Arrestment
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Arrestment is a noun meaning The action of arresting (in any sense).
Meaning
The action of arresting (in any sense).
More Meanings
- (law, Scotland) The process that prohibits a debtor from making payment to the creditor until another debt due to the person making use of the arrestment by such creditor is paid.
Word Forms
- arrestments
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include arrestation, apprehension, detaining, arraigning, apprehending, detention.
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