De‐ten″tion (?), n. [L. detentio: cf. F. détention. See Detain.] 1. The act of detaining or keeping back; a withholding.
2. The state of being detained (stopped or hindered); delay from necessity.
3. Confinement; restraint; custody.
The archduke Philip... found himself in a sort of honorable detention at Henry's court. Hallam.