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detention
dɪˈtenʃn
noun
zatrzymanie
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.
Collocations
pre-trial detentionadministrative detentionindefinite detention
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