La detenció
Example: La detenció del sospitós va ser ràpida i efectiva.
Definition
"La detenció" refers to the act of legally apprehending or arresting a person suspected of committing a crime. It involves the official custody of the individual by law enforcement authorities, often to prevent escape or further illegal actions.
Etymology
The term "la detenció" comes from the Latin word 'detentio,' which means 'a holding back' or 'detaining.' It evolved into Catalan as 'detenció,' maintaining the sense of restraining or capturing someone, especially in a legal context. Did you know? The root 'tenere' in Latin means 'to hold,' which is central to the meaning of "la detenció."
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"La detenció" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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