Meaning of dearrest | Babel Free

Definitions

To release (a person) from arrest.

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Examples

“Around midday, a 28-year-old local man was briefly arrested after he came close⟳ to the prime minister's group who had just left the Civic Hall in Leeds. No threats were made, and after the man's details were checked, he was de-arrested and allowed on his way.”

“There is a question⟳ mark⟳ over how disruptive that was, in the great scheme of things, but it was enough for the police to arrest and handcuff him, later to de-arrest him on the understanding that he would be questioned in the future.”

“During the main pro-Palestinian protest⟳ march⟳, a further man was arrested for assault during an altercation between protesters and counter protesters in order⟳ to prevent⟳ a breach of the peace. After officers fully reviewed footage provided of the incident he was later de-arrested.”

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