Definition of detentions:
(n) :
(countable) A temporary state of custody or confinement.
(n) :
(pedagogy) A punishment given to a student for a minor infraction, typically requiring the student to report to a designated room during recess or outside of school hours to work on homework or perform busywork.
(n) :
(law) Confinement of a prisoner awaiting trial.
(n) :
(uncountable) The act of detaining or the state of being detained; hindrance.
(n) :
(civil law) The bare physical control without the mental element of intention required for possession.
(n) :
A locality in Circular Head Council, north western Tasmania, Australia.