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Meaning of detention | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C2

Definitions

  1. The act of detaining or the state of being detained; hindrance
  2. The act of detaining or the state of being detained; hindrance
  3. A temporary state of custody or confinement
  4. Confinement of a prisoner awaiting trial
  5. A punishment given to a student for a minor infraction, typically requiring the student to report to a designated room during recess or outside of school hours to work on homework or perform busywork
  6. The bare physical control without the mental element of intention required for possession

Translations

Español detención

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

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