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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 | ||||||||
19% | 6 | Take into custody | ||||||
noun • the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal) • the state of inactivity following an interruption verb • take into custody • hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of • attract and fix • cause to come to an abrupt stop | ||||||||
19% | 6 | Hold in custody | ||||||
verb • deprive of freedom; take into confinement • stop or halt • cause to be slowed down or delayed | ||||||||
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