Predetention
adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Prior to detention. not-comparable
"This was a powerful symbolic ruling, but it eliminated neither the ill treatment of detainees during the predetention period (when the suspects are in the hands of the military or the police) nor forms of “moderate physical pressure” […]"
Example
More examples"This was a powerful symbolic ruling, but it eliminated neither the ill treatment of detainees during the predetention period (when the suspects are in the hands of the military or the police) nor forms of “moderate physical pressure” […]"
Etymology
From pre- + detention.
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