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apprehension

apprehension, n. 1. Seizure in the name of the law; arrest (apprehension of a criminal). [Cases: Arrest 68(4). C.J.S. Arrest § 45.] 2. Perception; comprehension; belief (the tort of assault requires apprehension by the plaintiff of imminent contact). 3. Fear; anxiety (most people approach public speaking with some apprehension). — apprehend, vb.

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impeding apprehension

impeding apprehension 〈英〉妨碍司法逮捕罪 指意图妨碍对犯可逮捕罪〔arrestable offense〕的人进行逮捕和起诉的犯罪行为。此种犯罪行为以前被视为事后从犯。妨碍司法逮捕罪的主要表现有隐匿犯罪分子、为犯罪分子提供逃跑手段、毁灭定罪证据等。被告人是否知道该人为罪犯不影响此罪的构成。

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attempt to attempt

attempt to attempt. A first step made toward a criminal attempt of some sort, such as a failed effort to mail someone a note inciting that person to engage in criminal conduct. • As a general rule, courts do not recognize an attempt to commit a crime that is itself an attempt. But some jurisdictions

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