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detention [dɪˈtenʃn] N

1. detention LAW:

detention

2. detention SCHOOL:

detention

castigo m

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He faces at least 10 days' detention and a fine, according to a source. en.wikipedia.org

Despite its non-punitive status and the broadness of its potential application, though, preventive detention is used only in exceptional cases. en.wikipedia.org

In prison his detention period was repeatedly extended without his being brought to trial. en.wikipedia.org

After a number of months in detention, he was again released without being charged. en.wikipedia.org

The majority found that police can ask exploratory questions of an individual without there being a detention. en.wikipedia.org

The latter case is illustrated by animals "ferae naturae", in which property is only coextensive with detention. en.wikipedia.org

The thousands who have spent a long time in detention must have been embittered by it. en.wikipedia.org

Both nationals and non-nationals of a jurisdiction may apply for orders for review of detention. en.wikipedia.org

The majority of them were kept in administrative detention for different periods. en.wikipedia.org

Prefects have the authority to give detentions for infractions. en.wikipedia.org

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