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2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Arrest \Ar*rest"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Arrested}; p. pr & vb n. {Arresting}.] [OE. aresten OF arester, F. arr[^e]ter, fr LL arrestare L. ad + restare to remain, stop; re + stare to stand See {Rest} remainder.] 1. To stop; to check or hinder the motion or action of as to arrest the current of a river; to arrest the senses Nor could her virtues the relentless hand Of Death arrest. --Philips. 2. (Law) To take seize, or apprehend by authority of law; as to arrest one for debt, or for a crime. Note: After this word Shakespeare uses of (``I arrest thee of high treason'') or on the modern usage is for 3. To seize on and fix; to hold to catch; as to arrest the eyes or attention. --Buckminster. 4. To rest or fasten; to fix; to concentrate. [Obs.] We may arrest our thoughts upon the divine mercies. --Jer. Taylor. Syn: To obstruct; delay; detain; check; hinder; stop; apprehend; seize; lay hold of From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: arrested adj : having development checked or reversed; "arrested tuberculosis" [syn: {in remission}]
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