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detainment

UK
/dɪˈteɪnmənt/
US
/dɪˈteɪnmənt/

Translations

detainmentnoun
detainments
pl
détentionTerme général pour le fait de retenir ou de maintenir quelqu’un sous surveillance officielle.
The detainment of the suspect lasted for several hours.
La détention du suspect a duré plusieurs heures.
Additional translations
garde à vueEmployé surtout dans le contexte policier, pour une retenue en vue d’un interrogatoire.
Synonyms
custody
detention
holding
imprisonment
confinement
detainmentadjective
UK
/dɪˈteɪnmənt/
US
/dɪˈteɪnmənt/
Used attributively before another noun, e.g., "detainment facility".
de détentionS’emploie pour ce qui concerne la détention ou la rétention de personnes.
The government constructed several detainment facilities near the border.
Le gouvernement a construit plusieurs centres de détention près de la frontière.

Definitions

detainmentnoun
The act of keeping someone in official custody, typically for questioning about a crime or in politically sensitive situations.
The detainment of the suspect lasted for several hours as the police conducted their investigation.
The state of being held or confined, especially as a form of punishment or for security reasons.
His detainment in the detention center was extended due to the ongoing legal proceedings.
detainmentadjective
Relating to or intended for the holding or confinement of people.
The government constructed several detainment facilities near the border.
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