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detention [dɪ'ten(t)ʃ(ə)n] n
commer., transp., nautic. detenção
int. law., transp., nautic. imobilização; retenção
law, immigr. detenção administrativa
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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
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