Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
arrestee
noun
/ˌær.ɪˈstiː/
Definition
An individual who has been arrested and taken into custody by law enforcement.
Examples
- The arrestee was led into the police station for questioning.
- After his arrest, the arrestee was granted the right to call a lawyer.
- The arrestee was released on bail pending trial.
Meaning
The term refers to someone who is suspected of committing a crime and is detained by police until further legal proceedings occur.
Synonyms
- Suspect
- Defendant
- Offender
- Criminal
