detainments

[US]/dɪˈteɪnmənts/
[UK]/dɪˈteɪnmənts/

Translation

n.the act of keeping someone in custody; the state of being delayed or held back; the act of preventing someone from leaving

Phrases & Collocations

frequent detainments

unjust detainments

recent detainments

illegal detainments

mass detainments

temporary detainments

political detainments

arbitrary detainments

detainments increase

detainments reported

Example Sentences

the detainments were conducted without proper legal procedures.

many citizens protested against the detainments in their city.

detainments can lead to serious violations of human rights.

authorities justified the detainments as necessary for public safety.

the report highlighted the increase in detainments last year.

legal representatives were concerned about the fairness of the detainments.

detainments without charges are a violation of civil liberties.

families of those subjected to detainments sought legal recourse.

the government faced backlash over the controversial detainments.

international organizations condemned the mass detainments.

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