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house of detention

/haʊs əv dɪˈtenʃən/

Tradução: Termo oficial para prisão, estabelecimento correcional ou local de detenção onde pessoas são mantidas sob custódia, geralmente aguardando julgamento ou cumprindo pena curta.

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/haʊs əv dɪˈtenʃən/C1formallegal
  • ptTermo oficial para prisão, estabelecimento correcional ou local de detenção onde pessoas são mantidas sob custódia, geralmente aguardando julgamento ou cumprindo pena curta.

A formal term for a jail, prison, or correctional facility where individuals are held in custody, typically while awaiting trial or serving a short sentence.

  1. Jail or prisonB2formal

    A building where people are held in custody, typically for short periods or while awaiting trial.

    ptCasa de detenção

    • The suspect was taken to the house of detention for questioning.
    • He spent a night in the house of detention before being released on bail.
    • The old house of detention was closed due to overcrowding.