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detain / may detain

verb/dɨˈtɐɲɐ/medium

de·te·nha

Definition

Conjugated form of the verb 'to detain' in the present subjunctive or imperative mood.
It is crucial that he detain the suspect.
May the law detain those who break it.
Common collocations
that he detain

Etymology

Do latim 'detinere'.

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