arresteerde
Arresteerde is the past tense form of the Dutch verb arresteren, meaning to arrest or to detain someone by law enforcement. It describes an act carried out by police or other authorized authorities. The term is used in all Dutch-speaking regions, including the Netherlands and Flanders in Belgium. The corresponding passive past participle is gearresteerd, as in de politie heeft de verdachte gearresteerd.
Etymology and related terms: arresteren is derived from the French arrêter, meaning to stop or to arrest.
Usage and style notes: Arresteerde is primarily a verb form and is not typically used as a