attroupement

[/tʁəpwamɑ̃]

Definitions

1. noun

an armed escort for a prisoner being transported to or from execution

“The condemned man’s final journey was accompanied by a heavily armed attroupement.”

2. noun

an escort or guard for a person, especially a prisoner

“The attroupement was comprised of heavily armed soldiers and a few officers.”

Synonyms

  • escort
  • guard

Antonyms

  • liberation
  • release