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detention center
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a facility where individuals are held in custody, typically for short periods, while awaiting trial or deportation.

Meanings

a facility where individuals are held in custody, typically for short periods, while awaiting trial or deportation.

The suspect was taken to a detention center after his arrest.

Synonyms

holding facilityjaillockup

Antonyms

freedomrelease

a place where young offenders or juveniles are held as a form of punishment or rehabilitation.

The teenager was sent to a detention center for vandalism.

Synonyms

juvenile hallreformatoryyouth detention

Antonyms

libertyparole

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:51