German-English translation for "Detention"

"Detention" English translation

Detention
[detɛnˈtsɪ̆oːn]Femininum | feminine f <Detention; Detentionen>

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detention custody, custody
  • detention
    Detention Rechtswesen | legal term, lawJUR Geschichte | historyHIST im röm. Recht: bloße Innehabung, Detinierung
    Detention Rechtswesen | legal term, lawJUR Geschichte | historyHIST im röm. Recht: bloße Innehabung, Detinierung
  • custody
    Detention Haft obsolet, begrifflich veraltet | obsoleteobs
    Detention Haft obsolet, begrifflich veraltet | obsoleteobs
  • custody
    Detention Gewahrsam
    Detention Gewahrsam

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