Detention

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /dɪˈtÉ›nʃən/

Origin

From Middle French détention.

Noun

1. (uncountable) The act of detaining or the state of being detained.
2. (countable) A temporary state of custody or confinement, especially of a prisoner awaiting trial, or of a student being punished.

Derived terms

• detention basin
• detention home