Phrases with «to detain a person»

To detain a person means to prevent them from leaving a particular place, usually by a person in authority such as the police, for reasons such as suspicion of involvement in a crime or for questioning. Full definition

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Sentences with «to detain a person»

  • Based on the above, preclearance officers may also detain people for strip searches, but only CBSA officers can perform them. (advisor.ca)
  • The provision allows for enhanced credit if the circumstances allow it «unless the reason for detaining the person in custody was stated in the record.» (canadianlawyermag.com)
  • In fourth place is an anonymous account from a guard in an immigration detention centre who explained why working in a system which detains people who have never committed a crime, keeps him up at night. (politics.co.uk)
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