Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

rearrest

verb

/ˌriːəˈrɛst/

Definition

To arrest someone again after they have already been released from custody.

Examples

The suspect was rearrested after failing to comply with the terms of his parole.
After the investigation revealed new evidence, the police decided to rearrest the individual.
She faced the possibility of rearrest if she continued to engage in illegal activities.

Meaning

Rearrest refers to the act of detaining a person once more after they have previously been arrested and released, often due to new charges or violations of probation or parole.