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detention [dɪ'ten(t)ʃ(ə)n] n
law, immigr. aizturēšana
obs., law, immigr. turēšana apsardzībā
 English thesaurus
detention [dɪ'ten(t)ʃ(ə)n] n
law being retained in custody; When a person is temporarily locked up until the court makes a final decision
mil., abbr. det; detn
mil., logist. The act of holding in custody for lawful purposes such as prosecution, maintenance of public safety, or pursuant to legal order. (FRA)
detention: 26 phrases in 6 subjects
Criminal law10
Economy2
Human rights activism4
Immigration and citizenship2
Law7
Private international law1