retenue — meaning in English
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English meaning
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detention
noun The state of being held in official custody, especially while awaiting trial.
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restraint
noun A device or measure that holds something back or keeps it secure.
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retinue
noun A group of assistants, guards, or followers accompanying an important person.
Senses
retenue is used for these senses in English:
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detention
(pedagogy) A punishment given to a student for a minor infraction, typically requiring the student to report to a designated room during recess or outside of school hours to work on homework or perform busywork.
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restraint
(uncountable) control or caution; reserve
detention — full definition
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noun The state of being held in official custody, especially while awaiting trial.
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noun A school punishment requiring a student to stay behind after hours.
restraint — full definition
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noun A device or measure that holds something back or keeps it secure.
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noun Self-control; the quality of holding back from acting on every impulse.
