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detainment

/dɪˈteɪnmənt/

detainmentnoun

detainments

Translations

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

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

detainmentadjective

/dɪˈteɪnmənt/

Used attributively before another noun, e.g., "detainment facility".

Definitions

Relating to or intended for the holding or confinement of people.

The government constructed several detainment facilities near the border.