Synonyms:
| army, | collection, | line of battle, | parade, |
| arrangement, | disposition, | order, | show, |
| battle array, | exhibition, | order of battle, | sight. |
The phrase battle array or array of battle is archaic and poetic; we now say in line or order of battle. The parade is for exhibition and oversight, and partial rehearsal of military manual and maneuvers. Array refers to a continuous arrangement of men, so that all may be seen or reviewed at once. This is practically impossible with the vast armies of our day. We say rather the disposition of troops, which expresses their location so as to sustain and support, though unable to see or readily communicate with each other. Compare [DRESS].
ARREST.
Synonyms:
| apprehend, | detain, | restrain, | stop, |
| capture, | hold, | secure, | take into custody, |
| catch, | make prisoner, | seize, | take prisoner. |
The legal term arrest carries always the implication of a legal offense; this is true even of arresting for debt. But one may be detained by process of law when no offense is alleged against him, as in the case of a witness who is held in a house of detention till a case comes to trial. One may be restrained of his liberty without arrest, as in an insane asylum; an individual or corporation[58] may be restrained by injunction from selling certain property. In case of an arrest, an officer may secure his prisoner by fetters, by a locked door, or other means effectually to prevent escape. Capture is commonly used of seizure by armed force; as, to capture a ship, a fort, etc. Compare [HINDER]; [OBSTRUCT].
Antonyms:
| discharge, | dismiss, | free, | liberate, | release, | set free. |