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arrestee

noun

ar·​rest·​ee ə-ˌre-ˈstē How to pronounce arrestee (audio)
Synonyms of arresteenext
: a person who is under arrest

Examples of arrestee in a Sentence

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The libertarian Cato Institute argued that 1-in-4 federal immigration arrestees do not have a criminal record and that the focus should be on criminals. Anna Giaritelli, The Washington Examiner, 27 Nov. 2025 The family of a third arrestee, Refugio Ramirez Ovando, had to sell his truck and take on $20,000 in debt to pay for his legal defense. Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 25 Nov. 2025 This show's arrestee was out of the bag. Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Nov. 2025 Many of these arrestees have long histories of addiction and significant health and mental health challenges. Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for arrestee

Word History

First Known Use

1944, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of arrestee was in 1944

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“Arrestee.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/arrestee. Accessed 9 Dec. 2025.

Legal Definition

arrestee

noun
ar·​res·​tee ə-ˌres-ˈtē How to pronounce arrestee (audio)
: a person who is or was under arrest

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