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Meaning of detention

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

detention

Pronunciation:/dɪˈtɛnʃən/

noun

Definitions

  1. The act of detaining or the state of being detained.

  2. A temporary state of custody or confinement, especially of a prisoner awaiting trial, or of a student being punished.

  3. The bare physical control without the mental element of intention required for possession.