stadsarrest

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of stad +‎ -s- +‎ arrest.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈstɑts.ɑˌrɛst/
• Hyphenation: stads‧ar‧rest

Noun

stadsarrest n (plural stadsarresten)

1. (historical) prohibition on leaving a city, as a punishment or precaution