What is the meaning of Detention?

The act of detaining or the state of being detained.

A temporary state of custody or confinement.

1. Confinement of a prisoner awaiting trial.
2. 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.

   Confinement of a prisoner awaiting trial.

   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.

   The bare physical control without the mental element of intention required for possession.

   detention

   Source: wiktionary.org