A detenção
Example: A detenção do suspeito ocorreu após uma longa investigação.
Definition
"A detenção" refers to the act of legally holding or keeping a suspect in custody, usually by law enforcement, following an investigation or arrest. It involves temporarily restricting a person's freedom to ensure their presence during legal proceedings or to prevent further criminal activity.
Etymology
The term "a detenção" comes from the Portuguese verb 'deter,' which means to hold back or stop. It has roots in the Latin word 'detinere,' combining 'de-' (meaning 'away') and 'tenere' (meaning 'to hold'). Did you know? The concept originally related to physically holding someone back, evolving into its legal meaning today.
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