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Festnahme

Substantiv

full

apprehension

noun

Definitions of apprehension

English

a fear or concern that something bad will happen; a reluctance to do something (=not wanting to do something, especially because of a particular concern)

If there is reasonable apprehension that the Borrower is unable to pay its debts, proceedings may be commenced.

English

situation where police catch and arrest a person for breaking the law

Several law enforcement agencies were called in to assist in the suspect's apprehension.