Detention

"Detention" in German

Detention

(holding in one's control with no intention to possess)

Gewahrsam

(act or state)

Haft

(act or state)

Innehabung

(holding in one's control with no intention to possess)

Nachsitzen

(punishment given to a student for a minor infraction)

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