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swahili [noun]

Amri ya kukamatwa

Maana (Definition)

A formal legal document issued by a judge authorizing police to detain a suspect.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

warrant of arrest / judicial capture order

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

warrant ya kushikwa

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Law Enforcement
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Haki ilitoa amri ya kukamatwa kwa mshukiwa."

Translation: The court issued an arrest warrant for the suspect.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
warrantAmri
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