detention
//dɪˈtɛnʃən//
Noun
detentionSingular
detentionsPlural
1
The act of keeping someone in official custody, especially as a punishment or while awaiting trial.
The suspect was held in detention while awaiting trial.
2
A form of punishment in schools where a student is required to stay after regular hours.
He got detention for being late to class three times.
3
The state of being detained or held back.
The suspect was held in detention while awaiting trial.