No. 749 in Danish
varetægtsfængslet
"Varetægtsfængslet" means "remanded in custody" in English.
In a sentence
Han blev varetægtsfængslet efter den alvorlige anklage.
He was taken into custody following the serious accusation.
The word 'varetægtsfængslet' refers to being detained or taken into pre-trial custody, often as a legal measure before a trial.
Politiet havde varetægtsfængslet mistænkte for at sikre efterforskningen.
The police had detained the suspect to secure the investigation.
Here, 'varetægtsfængslet' indicates an action taken by the police as part of investigative procedures to ensure the suspect does not interfere with the case.
Retten besluttede, at han skulle være varetægtsfængslet i fire uger.
The court decided that he should be held in custody for four weeks.
In this case, 'varetægtsfængslet' reflects a judicial decision regarding the detainment duration of an individual awaiting further legal proceedings.
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