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Detain

usgb/dɪˈteɪn/Volume
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Used to describe police authority to stop an individual from leaving. SlideThe officer can detain anyone suspected of a crime.
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Implies the person will be free to go after some time or conditions are met. SlideWe were detained at the checkpoint until the search was completed.