Pronunciation: [ɹˌiːɐɹˈɛst] (IPA) 
The word "rearrest" is spelled with the letter "r" coming before a double "a" and then "rest." The phonetic transcription for this word is /riəˈrɛst/. The first syllable is pronounced as "rear" with the schwa sound /ə/, followed by a stressed syllable with the long "e" sound /i/. The final syllable contains the word "rest" pronounced with the short "e" sound /ɛ/. This word means to be arrested again after being released from custody.
Rearrest, as a verb, refers to the act of apprehending or detaining a person who has previously been arrested and released, typically for further legal proceedings or due to the violation of certain conditions of release. It involves taking into custody an individual who was previously subject to arrest and released on bail, on their own recognizance, or after serving a sentence.
The term is commonly used within the context of criminal justice systems, where law enforcement agencies or authorities execute the rearrest based on new evidence, the commission of a new offense, or the infringement of legal obligations presented upon release. Rearrest may follow a formal arrest warrant or be conducted by law enforcement officers who witness the individual engaging in criminal activities or violating the conditions of their release.
Rearrest may also occur within the scope of legal systems that involve repeated or ongoing legal proceedings, such as parole or probation. In these cases, individuals who have been granted conditional release or community supervision can be rearrested for violating the terms of their parole or probation, such as failing drug tests, failing to report to their probation officer, or committing additional crimes.
Overall, rearrest refers to the subsequent arrest of a person who has previously had contact with the criminal justice system, either due to new offenses, violating conditions of their release, or failing to comply with legal requirements.
The word "rearrest" is formed by combining the prefix "re-" and the noun "arrest".
The prefix "re-" is of Latin origin and means "again" or "back", indicating repetition or return. It is a common prefix used in English to denote the act of doing something again or going back to a previous state.
The noun "arrest" comes from the Old French word "arest", which means "to stop" or "to stay". It was derived from the Latin word "arrestare", which meant "to stop or hinder". Initially, in English, "arrest" referred to a legal term for seizing or taking custody of a person by legal authority.
By combining the prefix "re-" with the noun "arrest", the word "rearrest" is formed, indicating the act of arresting someone again or after a previous arrest.
