keoi5 bou6拒捕
Jyutpingkeoi5 bou6
Yalekéuih bouh
Definition
To resist arrest or evade apprehension by the police.
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How it's used
Focuses specifically on the legal act of physically or actively obstructing law enforcement during an arrest. It is a formal legal term used in news reports and court settings, rather than a word used in casual conversation to describe general disobedience.
Examples
He resisted so fiercely that he was additionally charged with resisting arrest.
Do you know that resisting arrest will increase your sentence?
Related words
Common phrases
to charge with resisting arrest
suspected of resisting arrest
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe someone simply running away from a situation or ignoring a request, as it implies a direct confrontation or physical struggle with police officers.
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