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Detention
01
the condition of being held in a confined space or location, often for a temporary period
02
a type of punishment for students who have done something wrong and as a result, they cannot go home at the same time as others
detention
n
Example
The company imposed detention on late deliveries to encourage better punctuality among suppliers.
The traveler was held in detention at the airport due to issues with their visa documentation.
During the investigation, the suspect remained in detention pending further questioning by law enforcement.
After the protest turned violent, the police placed several demonstrators in detention to prevent further disturbances.
The student's disrespectful attitude towards the teacher resulted in detention.
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