The slowing, dampening, or attenuating of flows either entering the sewer system or within the sewer system by temporarily holding the water on a surface area, in a storage basin, or within the sewer itself
a punishment in which a student must stay at school after others have gone home; "the detention of tardy pupils" a state of being confined (usually for a short time); "his detention was politically motivated"; "the prisoner is on hold"; "he is in the custody of police
a detention occurs where a representative of the state (eg police officer) exercises control over bodily movements by a demand or direction that may have significant legal consequences Physical restraint is not required, since psychological compulsion or coercion can amount to a detention A detention is less than an arrest, but in practice the distinction is not very relevant
In general, any time merchandise is stopped in transit short of final destination Also used to describe merchandise prohibited entry into the United States by the Food and Drug Administration or other government agency
A penalty charge assessed by the carrier for the detention of containers by shippers or recievers of freight beyond a specific free time This is also commodity referred to as per diem
Costs incurred when a shipper/consignee or his agent removes a container from carrier's origin/destination CY to the shipper/consignee's place of business, and does not return the loaded/empty container to the CY or to another location designated by the carrier within the permitted free time as stipulated in the applicable tariff See Also: Demurrage
The storage and slow release of stormwater following precipitation by means of a depression or tank Detention is used for pollutant removal, water storage, and peak flow reduction
Temporary care of a juvenile offender or a juvenile alleged to be delinquent who requires secure custody in a physically restricting facility pending disposition of the case
Detention is a punishment for naughty schoolchildren, who are made to stay at school after the other children have gone home. The teacher kept the boys in detention after school
The temporary custody of juveniles who are accused of a delinquent offense and require a restricted or secure environment for their own or the community's protection while awaiting a final court disposition States may also use detention facilities as a sanction for probation violations or as a disposition option
The penalty for exceeding free time allowed for loading/unloading under the terms of the agreement with the carrier Detention is the term used in the motor industry; demurrage is used in the rail and ocean industry
a state of being confined (usually for a short time); "his detention was politically motivated"; "the prisoner is on hold"; "he is in the custody of police
A student may be assigned to a detention study hall for not more than one hour before, during or after school A student shall be given notice of such detention at least one day in advance of the detention so that transportation can be arranged by the parent/guardian
A charge made on vans/containers held by or for a consignor/consignee for loading or unloading, forwarding directions, or any other purpose Detention is comparable to demurrage on rail equipment