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Meaning
Noun
●
The
act
of
detaining
or the
state of being
detained.
●
In Law:
A
temporary
state of
custody
or confinement.
Confinement of a
prisoner
awaiting
trial.
●
A
temporary
state of
custody
or confinement.
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.
●
The
bare
physical control without the
mental
element
of
intention
required for possession.
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