detention cell
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Definition
Noun: A secure room or enclosure within a law enforcement facility, such as a police station or jail, used for the temporary confinement of individuals who are under arrest, awaiting legal proceedings, or being held for administrative reasons. It is typically a holding area for groups of detainees.
Usage
A "detention cell" is used to describe the physical space where detainees are held for short periods. It is a formal term common in legal, law enforcement, and administrative contexts.
Examples
- The suspect was placed in a detention cell at the police station while awaiting questioning.
- The immigration facility had several detention cells for holding individuals pending review of their status.
- After the arrest, they were all taken to a shared detention cell.
Advanced Usage
- "to be held in a detention cell": This phrase describes the state of being confined in such a facility.
- The protesters were held in a detention cell overnight.
Variants and Related Words
- Detention center (n): A larger facility for holding detainees, often for longer periods or specific groups (e.g., immigration detention center).
- Holding cell (n): A very close synonym, often used interchangeably with "detention cell."
- Lockup (n): A more informal term for a jail or detention cell.
Synonyms
- Holding cell
- Jail cell
- Lockup
Antonyms
- Freedom
- Liberty
- Release
Related Phrases
- Placed in detention: The act of being confined in a detention facility.
- The individual was placed in detention pending a hearing.
Noun
- a large cell where prisoners (people awaiting trial or sentence or refugees or illegal immigrants) are confined together temporarily