Rearrests Meaning in English
word · lemma: rearrest
Definition
To arrest someone again after they have already been released or arrested before.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used in legal or police contexts. Common with passive voice: 'was rearrested.' Often refers to someone who breaks the law after being released. Not used in everyday situations—mostly legal/drug, court news.
Example Sentences
The police rearrests the suspect after he breaks his bail conditions.
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If someone commits another crime, the authorities often rearrests them.
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The court orders the police to rearrests the escaped prisoner.
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When he showed up at the police station, the officers immediately rearrests him for violating parole.
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News broke that city police rearrests repeat offenders within days of their release.
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After new evidence was found, detectives moved quickly and rearrests the main suspect.
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