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detention
noun
a punishment in which a student must stay at school after others have gone home
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dɪˈtɛnʃən
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noun
a punishment in which a student must stay at school after others have gone home
“the detention of tardy pupils”
noun
a state of being confined (usually for a short time)
“his detention was politically motivated”
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the detention of tardy pupils
his detention was politically motivated
the prisoner is on hold
he is in the custody of police
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