拘留 (jū liú): to detain (as a prisoner); to keep sb in custody

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to leave (a message etc)

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He was detained by the police for three days for stealing from a store.

According to legal regulations, the police can detain a suspect for a maximum of only 48 hours.

That drunk man caused a disturbance on the street and was detained overnight by the police.

Illegal immigrants are usually detained until their identities are confirmed.

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