A detenção
Example: A detenção do suspeito ocorreu durante a madrugada.
Definition
"A detenção" refers to the act of holding or keeping someone in custody, typically by legal authority, especially during an investigation or before trial. It involves restricting a suspect's freedom to prevent escape or interference with justice.
Etymology
The word "a detenção" comes from the Latin 'detentio,' derived from 'detinere,' meaning 'to hold back' or 'to keep.' Did you know? The root 'tenere' means 'to hold,' which is also the source of English words like 'tenacious' and 'tenant.'
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