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Arrest \Ar*rest"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Arrested}; p. pr. & vb.
n. {Arresting}.] [OE. aresten, OF. arester, F. arr[^e]ter,
fr. LL. arrestare; L. ad + restare to remain, stop; re +
stare to stand. See {Rest} remainder.]
1. To stop; to check or hinder the motion or action of; as,
to arrest the current of a river; to arrest the senses.

Nor could her virtues the relentless hand
Of Death arrest. --Philips.

2. (Law) To take, seize, or apprehend by authority of law;
as, to arrest one for debt, or for a crime.

Note: After this word Shakespeare uses of (``I arrest thee of
high treason'') or on; the modern usage is for.

3. To seize on and fix; to hold; to catch; as, to arrest the
eyes or attention. --Buckminster.

4. To rest or fasten; to fix; to concentrate. [Obs.]

We may arrest our thoughts upon the divine mercies.
--Jer. Taylor.

Syn: To obstruct; delay; detain; check; hinder; stop;
apprehend; seize; lay hold of.