detainment

Meanings

• Noun

  The act of keeping someone or something under guard or control, typically because of a legal process.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with detainment
chastity , piety , city , reality

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Variants

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detain , detained , detaining , detainment , detainments , detains

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Etymology

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From the Old French 'detenir', meaning 'to hold, keep, or retain'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'detainment' comes from the Old French word 'detenir', which means 'to hold, keep, or retain'.

2. Detainment is a common term used in legal proceedings, particularly in relation to criminal investigations and arrests.

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Related Concepts

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1. Arrest: The legal process of detaining someone, typically following the commission of a crime.

2. Detention center: A facility where individuals are held in custody, often pending trial or deportation.

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Culture

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Detainment is often used in legal contexts, particularly in relation to law enforcement and criminal proceedings. It can also refer to the act of keeping someone or something in a confined space, such as a detention center or prison.

How to Memorize "detainment"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person being held in a police station or prison.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the concept of being held or kept under control.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Detainment is the act of keeping someone in a place' to help remember the definition.

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