Etymology:
Meaning:
To restrain or hold someone or something captive, especially by legal or official authority.
Origin:
The word "detain" originated in the Latin language, where it meant "to hold back" or "to hold fast." It was widely used in legal contexts to describe the act of detaining someone or something in custody.
Over time, the word's meaning expanded to include any form of restraint or confinement, regardless of whether it was by legal authority or not. It is now commonly used to refer to situations where a person or thing is prevented from moving or leaving a certain place or situation.
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