citizen's arrest

Frequency: 7.010.5 per million words

an arrest made by a private citizen rather than a police officer

arrestADJECTIVE + NOUN

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citizen's

Examples (10)

  • He grabbed the intruder by the arm and said, ‘I am making a citizen's arrest.’
  • Before attempting a citizen's arrest, you should know the local laws.
  • The shopkeeper performed a citizen's arrest on the shoplifter until the police arrived.
  • Some people think making a citizen's arrest is too risky for the average person.
  • Is it legal to perform a citizen's arrest if you see someone vandalizing property?
  • His attempt at a citizen's arrest failed when the suspect quickly fled the scene.
  • The man was praised for his bravery in making a successful citizen's arrest.
  • The law in this state clearly outlines the specific conditions under which a citizen's arrest is permissible.
  • The video footage showed a bystander making a citizen's arrest after witnessing the assault.
  • There have been several high-profile cases of citizen's arrests going wrong.