Also means
detention
Usage Note
Arresto refers to the act of being taken into custody by authorities. Arresto domiciliario is the standard phrase for 'house arrest'. In everyday speech you may also hear detención for a police stop or brief hold.
Examples
"El arresto fue declarado ilegal."
Natural Translation
The arrest was declared illegal.

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