+**Arrest** is the legal act of seizing a person, depriving them of [Liberty](/wiki/liberty) to answer for an alleged [Crime](/wiki/crime). This action initiates a process of legal inquiry, often leading to formal charges or release by authorities.
+## See also
+- [Law Enforcement](/wiki/law_enforcement)
+- [Custody](/wiki/custody)
+- [Due Process](/wiki/due_process)