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detainment

UK
/dɪˈteɪnmənt/
US
/dɪˈteɪnmənt/

Translations

detainmentnoun
detainments
pl
The detainment of the package caused a delay in delivery.
Удержание посылки вызвало задержку в доставке.
The police ordered the detainment of the suspect.
Полиция приказала о задержании подозреваемого.
His detainment was due to a misunderstanding.
Его арест был вызван недоразумением.
Additional translations
интернирование
Synonyms
confinement
custody
imprisonment
holding
detention
detainmentadjective
UK
/dɪˈteɪnmənt/
US
/dɪˈteɪnmənt/
Used attributively before another noun, e.g., "detainment facility".

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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