English Explanatory Dictionary

arrestment

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The action of arresting (in any sense)
  2. 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

arrestment arrestments

Etymology

From arrest + -ment.

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