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Learn the meaning of detention as a noun, with synonyms, examples, and word history. Find out how to use detention in a sentence, and see related phrases and entries.
Learn the definition of detention as a noun in English, with examples of usage and pronunciation. Find out how to say detention in different languages, such as Chinese, Spanish, and Portuguese.
Detention is a word for confinement or imprisonment, usually for a short time. It's also a punishment where children must stay after school. If you're in detention, you probably did something wrong: you're being confined against your will.
Detention is the process whereby a state or private citizen lawfully holds a person by removing their freedom or liberty at that time. This can be due to (pending) criminal charges preferred against the individual pursuant to a prosecution or to protect a person or property .
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Learn the meaning of detention as a noun in two contexts: being kept in a place against one's will, and being kept at school after hours as a punishment. See pictures, pronunciation, collocations and word origin.
the act of detaining. the state of being detained. maintenance of a person in custody or confinement, especially while awaiting a court decision. the withholding of what belongs to or is claimed by another.
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