Meaning
detention, possession
- the state of being imprisoned or held in official custody
- the unlawful holding or possession of items like weapons or narcotics
In a sentence
La condanna prevede due anni di detenzione in carcere.
The sentence provides for two years of imprisonment in jail.
È stato fermato per detenzione illegale di armi.
He was stopped for illegal possession of weapons.
Le condizioni di detenzione sono state duramente criticate.
The conditions of detention were harshly criticized.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| detenzione | feminine · singular |
| detenzioni | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- In legal contexts, often translates as unlawful 'possession' (e.g. detenzione di armi), not just incarceration.