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/de.tɑ̃.sjɔ̃/
1.
nounfeminineSing
imprisonment; being held in custody (including pre-trial detention)
Il a été placé en détention provisoire en attendant son procès.
He was placed in pre-trial detention while awaiting his trial.
Synonyms:incarcération, emprisonnement, privation de liberté
2.
nounfeminineSing
possession (of an object, e.g., weapons, drugs) — often used in legal contexts
La détention d'armes sans permis est illégale.
The possession of weapons without a permit is illegal.
Synonyms:possession, détenance