detent

Meanings

• Noun

  The act of detaining or keeping someone or something against their will or consent, typically for questioning or as a punishment.

  - "The police took the suspect into detention for questioning."
  - "The detainee was held in detent for several hours."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with detent
determinant , sentiment , compliment

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Variants

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detent , detents

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Etymology

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From Old French detenir, from detenir 'to hold back, keep, retain'.

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Trivia

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1. Detent can also refer to a temporary suspension of a rule or regulation, such as in sports or education.

2. The term 'detention' comes from the Latin word detinere, meaning 'to hold back'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Arrest: Arrest is the legal process by which a person is taken into custody and charged with a crime.

2. Custody: Custody refers to the legal right and responsibility to care for and protect a child or other dependent.

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Culture

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Detent is a term used primarily in the context of law enforcement and legal proceedings. It refers to the act of holding someone in custody, often for questioning or investigation. Detent can also refer to a temporary suspension of a rule or regulation.

How to Memorize "detent"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person being taken into a police station and being held in a cell.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'detent' with the idea of being held against one's will.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that detent starts with the letter 'd', which looks like a handcuff, a symbol of detention.

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