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detention [dɪ'ten(t)ʃ(ə)n] n
gen. aprehension f; arresto m; carceleria
int. law., transp., nautic. retención f
law  detención  
law, h.rghts.act. detención f
law, immigr. internamiento m
min.prod. inmovilización f
tech. demora f; dilación f
detention being retained in custody [dɪ'ten(t)ʃ(ə)n] n
law detención f
 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: 81 phrases in 17 subjects
Agriculture2
Chemistry2
Criminal law8
Economy2
Environment3
Finances1
General6
Human rights activism8
Hydrology2
Immigration and citizenship4
Law21
Life sciences6
Meteorology1
Mineral products1
Transport9
United Nations1
Water resources4