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verb • deprive of freedom; take into confinement • stop or halt • cause to be slowed down or delayed | ||||||||
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noun • the act of sending an accused person back into custody to await trial (or the continuation of the trial) verb • refer (a matter or legal case) to another committee or authority or court for decision • lock up or confine, in or as in a jail | ||||||||
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noun • a state of being confined (usually for a short time) • holding by the police • (with `in') guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child | ||||||||
Keep In Custody Crossword Clue
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DETAIN which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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DETAIN
Updated: October 10, 2023
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