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detention

/dɪˈtɛnʃən/
Main Example

He was sent to detention for being late to class.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Noun (n.)

The act of keeping someone in a place, usually as a punishment or for safety.

Other Example

She had to serve detention for talking in class.

The students were kept in detention after school.

He received detention for not doing his homework.

Synonyms

after school detention

in detention

detention center

Synonyms

confinement

imprisonment

custody

detention

/dɪˈtɛnʃən/
Main Example

The suspect was taken into detention for questioning.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Noun (n.)

A period of time when someone is held in custody, often by law enforcement.

Other Example
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