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detention [dɪ'ten(t)ʃ(ə)n] n
gen. detenzione m
ed. proibizione d'uscire
int. law., transp., nautic. sequestro m
law arresto m; pena dell'arresto
law, immigr. trattenimento m
 English thesaurus
detention [dɪ'ten(t)ʃ(ə)n] n
law being retained in custody; When a person is temporarily locked up until the court makes a final decision
mil., abbr. det; detn
mil., logist. The act of holding in custody for lawful purposes such as prosecution, maintenance of public safety, or pursuant to legal order. (FRA)
detention: 77 phrases in 16 subjects
Agriculture1
Chemistry1
Construction4
Criminal law11
Economy2
Environment2
Finances1
Fish farming pisciculture1
General5
Human rights activism2
Immigration and citizenship5
Law27
Life sciences6
Obsolete / dated3
Transport5
United Nations1

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