taking into custody

Noun

Meaning

the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal)

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

arrest catch collar abduction kidnapping pinch apprehension dragnet

Hypernyms

capture seizure gaining control

Examples

the policeman on the beat got credit for the collar Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

taking into account taking into account all the consequences taking into consideration taking it easy taking no account of taking no notice of