arrestment en · NOUN
Etymology
From arrest + -ment.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) The action of arresting (in any sense)
- (Scotland, countable, uncountable) The process that prohibits a debtor from making payment to the creditor until another debt due to the person making use of the arrestment by such creditor is paid.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| arrestments | Number=Plur | lexicographic |