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Meanings of detention in English

Catalan
custòdia

A state of being confined (usually for a short time)

custòdia

American drama (1998) directed by Andy Anderson.

Usage of detention in English
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The State Department acknowledged Khan's detention and said: The issue was resolved.
The Guardian
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In August last year he was sentenced to 10 months home detention.
Radio NZ
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MPs later vote to extend the detention time limit to 28 days.
The Guardian
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Today the Swedish Supreme Court rejected his appeal of the detention order.
The Guardian
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The two other farm workers were given less severe home detention sentences.
Radio NZ
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And after 5 years of detention, these children have now lost hope.
Radio NZ
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The effects of immigration detention on refugees' health should outrage our nation.
The Guardian
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He had to cancel several shows across Europe due to his detention.
Reuters
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Many like Germany highlighted the detention of children as a main issue.
Radio NZ
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Afghan officials maintain that detention without trial is illegal under Afghan law.
Reuters
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The young men were disappearing into American detention camps without a word.
The forever war
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Relative to many other EU countries, Ireland's detention rates are significantly higher.
The Irish Times
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The Chinese government has refused to comment on reports of mass detention.
Reuters
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Water supplies continue to dwindle in the detention centres on the island.
The Guardian
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Neither of these law requires the detention of parents and family separations.
News.com.au
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The Crown opposed his future mother-in-law's address as suitable for home detention.
Radio NZ
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Translations for detention
Catalan
custòdia
Detention through the time
Detention across language varieties
New Zealand
Common
Ireland
Less common
Australia
Less common
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