arrestment (a rest ment)

[OF. are stem ent, The first effect is arrestment of the functions of the spinal cord. Sir R. Christ is on , Poisons, I. i. § 2. The fall of man would produce an arrestment in the progre of the earth in that last great revolution which would have converted it into an Eden. Dawson, Origin of World, p. 239. 2. In Scots law: ( a ) A proce which a creditor may attach money or movable property which a third person holds for behoof of his debtor. It bears a general resemblance to foreign attachment by the custom of London. See attachment. (b) The arrest or detention of a criminal till he finds caution or surety to stand trial, or the securing of a debtor until he pays the debt or gives security for its payment.Breach of arrestment. See breach.