detainment

/ˌdɛtɛnˈmeɪnt, ˌdɛtɪnˈmeɪnt/

Definitions

1. noun

The act of detaining someone or something; a period of being detained.

“The suspect’s lengthy period of detainment was ruled as unconstitutional.”

Synonyms

  • detention
  • imprisonment

Antonyms

  • liberation
  • release