arguido

Etymology
From ; entered British English in 2007 through extensive news coverage of the disappearance of in Portugal.

Noun

 * 1) A person kept for questioning who is not a formal suspect and has certain rights that a witness or suspect would not have.

Translations

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Etymology
From.

Noun

 * 1)  under the Portuguese legal system, a person kept for questioning as a witness to a crime, who is not a formal suspect

Usage notes

 * Arrests can only be made after police have designated an individual as an arguido. A person can also request this status for the rights it gives, such as the right to a legal representative and the right to remain silent.