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detention

[dɪˈtɛnʃən]

detention Definition

  • 1the state of being kept in a place, especially a prison, and not being allowed to leave
  • 2a punishment in which a student is required to stay at school after others have gone home

Using detention: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "detention" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He was held in detention for questioning.

  • Example

    The student received detention for being late to class.

  • Example

    The detention center houses juvenile offenders.

  • Example

    The government has been criticized for its detention policies.

detention Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for detention

Idioms Using detention

  • being held in custody or confinement, often used for juveniles in school settings

    Example

    The student was caught cheating and spent the afternoon in detention.

  • an imaginary card that excuses someone from punishment or consequences

    Example

    I wish I had a get out of detention free card for every time I forget my homework.

  • a legal term referring to the postponement of a final decision in a case

    Example

    The judge ordered a detention of judgment until further evidence could be presented.

Phrases with detention

  • being held in custody or confinement

    Example

    The suspect is currently under detention while the investigation continues.

  • a facility where people are held in custody or confinement

    Example

    The refugees were taken to a place of detention upon arrival.

  • the practice of detaining people without trial or charge, usually for the purpose of preventing them from committing crimes

    Example

    The government has been accused of abusing preventive detention to suppress political dissent.

Origins of detention

from Latin 'detentio', meaning 'a holding back'

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Summary: detention in Brief

The term 'detention' [dɪˈtɛnʃən] refers to being held in a place, often as a punishment or for legal reasons. It can refer to imprisonment, confinement, or custody, as well as to a school punishment where a student stays after hours. Phrases like 'under detention' and 'place of detention' specify the location, while 'preventive detention' refers to detention without trial. Idioms like 'in detention' and 'get out of detention free card' are common in school settings.

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