Details of word DETENTION

Definition of detention

n. - The act of detaining or keeping back; a withholding.
n. - The state of being detained (stopped or hindered); delay from necessity.
n. - Confinement; restraint; custody.

Word "detention" contains 9 letters : D E E I N N O T T

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