La détention
Example: La détention provisoire dure souvent plusieurs mois en justice.
Definition
"La détention" refers to the act or condition of being held in custody, especially in a legal context, such as imprisonment or confinement. It often involves provisional detention before trial, where individuals are kept under restriction for a certain period during judicial procedures.
Etymology
The term "la détention" comes from the French verb 'détenir,' meaning to hold or keep. Its roots trace back to the Latin 'detinere,' which combines 'de-' (down or away) and 'tenere' (to hold). Did you know that this word originally conveyed the idea of holding something firmly, which evolved into legal custody?
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"La détention" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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