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Detainee

usgb/ˌdiːteɪˈniː/Volume
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Custody ReasonPlay
Detainees are not always guilty; they may be held for various reasons, including investigation. SlideDespite being a detainee for weeks, he was later found innocent of the charges.
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Temporary StatusPlay
'Detainee' implies temporary confinement, not a long-term or permanent situation. SlideThe detainee awaited his trial date, hoping to be released soon.
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Not Always CriminalPlay
Being a detainee doesn't necessarily mean the person committed a crime; sometimes the reasons are political. SlideThe journalist became a political detainee after her controversial report.
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