detention

[US]/dɪˈtenʃn/
[UK]/dɪˈtenʃn/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. restriction of freedom, imprisonment

Phrases & Collocations

serving detention

after-school detention

detention center

detention policy

detention centre

detention house

detention basin

detention time

detention camp

Example Sentences

He was kept in detention by the police.

detention centres with a very tough physical regime.

He was held in detention from 1991 to 2009.

If the internee is not convinced by the detention, he may appeal to the public security or procuratorial organs.

25."Arrest" means the detention of a ship by judicial process tosecure a maritime claim, but does not include the seizure of a ship inexecution or satisfaction of a judgment.

plague suspect(s) shall undergo disinsectization and have on-site clinical check-up or check-up detention for a period of less than 6 days from the date of arrival;

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