detain definition

detain. ’, in relation to goods, means restrict the movement or handling of goods pending a decision concerning the goods in terms of this Act, a tax levying Act or other legislation applicable to the goods; 5
detain means to have in custody or otherwise deprive of freedom of action;
detain means to take into actual custody, including custody within a local correctional facility.

Examples of detain in a sentence

  • Policy at Althoff Catholic: • If any mandated reporter suspects any involvement or participation of any illegal activity by any student at school or any school function, the following is required: • Detain the student(s).


More Definitions of detain

detain means to keep a consignment in official custody or confinement for phytosanitary reasons, and "detention" shall have a corresponding meaning;
detain means keeping a consignment in official custody or confinement as a phytosanitary measure;
detain. , in relation to goods, means restrict the movement or handling of the goods without the permission of the customs authority pending a decision concerning the goods in terms of this Act, a tax levying Act or other legislation applicable to the goods;
detain means to keep a consignment in official custody or confinement as a phytosanitary measure;
detain means, upon a valid court order, to confine a child pending further proceedings in an intermittent holding facility, a juvenile holding facility, a secure juvenile detention facility, or an alternative form of detention;
detain means to keep a consignment in official custody or confinement for phytosanitary reasons, and “detention” has a corresponding meaning;
detain means keep a consignment in official custody or confinement for phytosanitary reasons;