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detention noun

  /dɪˈtɛnʃən/
  • (pedagogy) A punishment given to a student for a minor infraction, typically requiring the student to report to a designated room during recess or outside of school hours to work on homework or perform busywork.
 kvarsittning, innehav
  • (law) Confinement of a prisoner awaiting trial.
 häktning
  • (civil law) The bare physical control without the mental element of intention required for possession.
 innehav
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