stato di arresto

Italian

Etymology

Literally, “state of arrest”. Compare French en état d'arrestation.

Noun

stato di arresto m (invariable)

  1. (law) detainer, custody
    Gli ex poliziotti vennero posti in stato di arresto, con l'accusa di omicidio di secondo grado.
    The former police officers were placed under custody, with the charge of second-degree murder.
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