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innehav — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • detention noun The state of being held in official custody, especially while awaiting trial.
  • possession noun Something that a person owns.

Senses

innehav is used for these senses in English:

  • 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.
  • detention (civil law) The bare physical control without the mental element of intention required for possession.
  • possession Ownership; taking, holding, keeping something as one's own.

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.

possession — full definition

  1. noun Something that a person owns.
  2. noun The state of owning, holding, or controlling something.
  3. noun Control of the ball in a sport.
  4. noun The state of being controlled by a supernatural force.

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