detention
Pronunciation: [dɪˈtɛnʃən]
Word
Context: "school discipline"
(noun) a time when a student has to stay in school after classes have finished, usually because they did something wrong. It’s like a timeout for kids at school so they can think about their behavior.
Example
Maria had to stay for detention after school for talking too much in class.
Example
Jack's parents were relieved he didn't get detention this time.
Example
Who has to serve detention this week?
Context: "legal"
(noun) the act of keeping someone in a specific place, usually by the police, because they are suspected of doing something wrong. It's like when someone is held until it’s decided what to do next.
Example
The police officer took the suspect into detention until further investigation could be done.
Example
It wasn't fair to keep someone in detention without any evidence against them.
Example
What reasons can lead to a person being taken into detention?
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