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detention [dɪ'ten(t)ʃ(ə)n] n
immigr. tagande i förvar
int. law., transp., nautic. kvarhållande; kvarstad
law, h.rghts.act. kvarhållande i häkte
law, immigr. förvar
min.prod. beslut om kvarhållande
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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: 60 phrases in 10 subjects
Agriculture1
Criminal law24
Economy2
Environment3
General1
Human rights activism5
Immigration and citizenship2
Law17
Life sciences4
Mineral products1

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