Het detentiecentrum
Example: Het detentiecentrum zorgt voor de veiligheid van de gedetineerden.
Definition
"Het detentiecentrum" refers to a facility where individuals are held in custody, usually while awaiting trial or serving short-term sentences, ensuring security and supervision of detainees. It plays a crucial role in maintaining order and safety within the justice system.
Etymology
The term "het detentiecentrum" combines the Dutch article 'het' (the) with 'detentiecentrum,' which comes from Latin roots: 'detentio,' meaning 'a holding back or detention,' and 'centrum,' meaning 'center.' Did you know? The concept of detention centers has evolved over centuries from simple holding places to modern facilities focused on security and rehabilitation.
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"Het detentiecentrum" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Security - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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the detention center