Detainment
/dɪˈteɪnmənt/
Definitions
- (n.) The act of keeping someone in custody or under restraint by legal authority.
The suspect's detainment lasted 48 hours before charges were filed.
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Commentary
Detainment often refers to temporary holding pending investigation or processing, distinct from formal arrest or imprisonment.
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