Detention Meaning In English. 1 The action of detaining someone or the state of being detained in official custody. One of the effects of.
U He claimed that his detention by the authorities was unlawful. Custody detainment hold Examples - he is in the custody of police - his detention was politically motivated. Definitions and Meaning of detention in English detention noun.
A period of temporary custody prior to disposition by a court.
Release freedom liberty liberation discharge acquittal emancipation. Noncount the detention of suspected terrorists. With a history of military service and labour detention camps these provisions are not surprising. Maintenance of a person in custody or confinement especially while awaiting a court decision.
