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häktning — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • detention noun The state of being held in official custody, especially while awaiting trial.

Senses

häktning is used for these senses in English:

  • detention (law) Confinement of a prisoner awaiting trial.

detention — full definition

  1. noun The state of being held in official custody, especially while awaiting trial.
  2. noun A school punishment requiring a student to stay behind after hours.

Related Swedish words