
Detain
Police Powers
Used to describe police authority to stop an individual from leaving.

The officer can detain anyone suspected of a crime.
Temporary Situation
Implies the person will be free to go after some time or conditions are met.

We were detained at the checkpoint until the search was completed.
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ArrestConfineHoldImprisonKeepRestrictRetainSeize
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