Definitions

1. noun

The act of arresting or taking into custody again a person who has escaped, been released, or had their charges dropped.

“The police department faced criticism for the rearrest of the suspect, who had previously been released on bail.”

2. verb

To arrest or take into custody again a person who has escaped, been released, or had their charges dropped.

“The suspect was rearrested by the police after new evidence came to light.”