unjustly-detained
|un-just-ly-de-tained|
C1
/ʌnˈdʒʌstli dɪˈteɪnd/
held without fairness
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unjustly-detained' originates from the combination of 'unjustly,' meaning 'without fairness,' and 'detained,' meaning 'held in custody.'
Historical Evolution
'Unjustly-detained' combines the Middle English 'unjust' and the Old French 'detenir,' which evolved into the modern English 'detain.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'detain' meant 'to hold back,' but in combination with 'unjustly,' it evolved to mean 'held without fairness.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
held in custody or confinement without fair or just cause.
The journalist was unjustly-detained for reporting the truth.
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Last updated: 2025/05/08 16:07