detainment in a sentence
n.
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Definition
Detainment refers to the act of holding someone in custody, typically by law enforcement, for questioning or investigation.
Crossword clues for detainment
Crossword clue ideas and answer hints for the word "detainment".
- Holding someone in custody for questioning
- Temporary confinement by authorities
- Being kept in custody for investigation
- Restraining a person for legal reasons
- Incarceration during an inquiry or investigation
Detainment sentence examples
- The legality of the detainment raised questions about the enforcement agency's practices.
- After hours of detainment, the suspect was finally allowed to speak with a lawyer.
- Human rights organizations often protest against the detainment of individuals without due process.
- The prolonged detainment of the journalist sparked international outrage and calls for their release.
- In cases of national security, detainment can occur without formal charges being filed.