Detentions
/dɪˈtɛn.ʃənz/
Definitions
- (n.) The act or condition of lawfully holding a person in custody, usually by law enforcement or correctional authorities.
The suspect was held in detentions pending trial.
- (n.) Plural of detention; refers to multiple instances or cases of legal custody.
Multiple detentions occurred during the protest marches.
Forms
- detention
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Commentary
Use 'detentions' primarily as the plural of 'detention'; its substantive legal meaning derives from the singular form.
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