detention

/dɪˈtenʃn/

noun

zatrzymanie

/zaˈtʂɨmanʲɛ/· rzeczownik

Also

areszt(m)pozbawienie wolności(n)

Definition

the state of being kept in a place, especially a prison, and prevented from leaving

Examples

They were sentenced to 12 months' detention in a young offender institution.

Zostali skazani na 12 miesięcy zatrzymania w zakładzie dla młodocianych przestępców.

Synonyms

custody imprisonment confinement internment

Collocations

pre-trial detentionadministrative detentionindefinite detention

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