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Topic-Related Verbs of Human Actions - Verbs Related to Law Enforcement

Here you will learn some English verbs referring to law enforcement such as "arrest", "interrogate", and "handcuff".

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Categorized English Topic-Related Verbs of Human Actions
to arrest
[Verb]

(of law enforcement agencies) to take a person away because they believe that they have done something illegal

Ex: Authorities are arresting suspects at the scene of the crime .
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to arrest someone

Ex: Special units are apprehending suspects involved in financial fraud .
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to announce officially that someone is guilty of a crime in a court of law

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to question someone in an aggressive way for a long time in order to get information

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to police
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to oversee and enforce laws, regulations, or safety measures in a specific area, typically carried out by law enforcement or responsible authorities

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to patrol
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to regularly move through a designated area, such as streets or neighborhoods, to ensure safety, security, and adherence to rules

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to restrain a person's hands together using a device, commonly done by law enforcement during an arrest

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to cuff
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to restrain someone by securing their wrists together, often using a device, commonly done by law enforcement during an arrest or to maintain control

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to officially take away something from someone, usually as punishment

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to temporarily take possession of something, typically by legal authority, as a measure of security or due to a violation

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to nab
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to catch someone because they are suspected of doing something wrong

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to give someone or something to the authorities or the person in charge

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