Detention
Meaning
The act of officially keeping someone in custody, especially before a trial.
हिंदी मेंकिसी को आधिकारिक रूप से हिरासत में रखने की क्रिया, विशेष रूप से मुकदमे से पहले।
Example Sentences
“He was held in detention for two days before questioning.”
पूछताछ से पहले उसे दो दिनों तक हिरासत में रखा गया।
“The court reviewed the legality of his detention.”
न्यायालय ने उसकी हिरासत की वैधता की समीक्षा की।
⚠ Common Mistake
In a school context "detention" means staying back after class as punishment — a much lighter, unrelated sense.
Good to Know
- Synonyms
- confinement
- Antonyms
- release
- Countable
- uncountable
Written and reviewed by Maninder Thind · Last updated 17 August 2026
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