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Difference between Breach of arrest and Breach of arrestment

breach of arrest—(Military legal) said of an arrested person going beyond the limits of arrest as set by orders:

  • If, after such arrest, he commits a breach of arrest, an additional charge will properly be added in the case…

breach of arrestment—(Scot., legal) illegal disposal of property placed under the control of a law-court:

  • A third party–arrestee parting with arrested property in breach of arrestment may be required to pay its amount…