apprehender

See also: appréhender

English

Etymology

From apprehend +‎ -er.

Pronunciation

  • Rhymes: -ɛndə(ɹ)

Noun

apprehender (plural apprehenders)

  1. Agent noun of apprehend; one who apprehends.
    • 1996, Chantal Joubert, Hans Bevers, Schengen Investigated, page 305:
      Depending on the severeness of the crime and the danger of the suspect, the apprehender may apply physical force in order to stop the pursued and proceed to his apprehension.

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