ARRESTATION
Ar`res*ta"tion, n. Etym: [F. arrestation, LL. arrestatio.]
Defn: Arrest. [R.]
The arrestation of the English resident in France was decreed by the
National Convention. H. M. Williams.
ARRESTEE
Ar`res*tee", n. Etym: [See Arrest, v.] (Scots Law)
Defn: The person in whose hands is the property attached by arrestment.
ARRESTER
Ar*rest"er, n.
1. One who arrests.
2. (Scots Law)
Defn: The person at whose suit an arrestment is made. [Also written arrestor.]
ARRESTING
Ar*rest"ing, a.
Defn: Striking; attracting attention; impressive.
This most solemn and arresting occurrence. J. H. Newman.