No. 3,278 in Dutch
hechtenis
Detention or imprisonment.
In a sentence
De verdachte werd veroordeeld tot een maand hechtenis.
The defendant was sentenced to one month of detention.
In this sentence, 'hechtenis' refers to a legal detention or imprisonment as part of a sentence.
Na zijn hechtenis had hij moeite om weer aan het normale leven te wennen.
After his custody, he found it difficult to adapt to normal life again.
Here, 'hechtenis' signifies the period of detention or custody once it's finished.
De rechter overwoog of hechtenis voor de verdachte gerechtvaardigd was.
The judge deliberated whether custody was justified for the defendant.
In this case, 'hechtenis' is discussed as a potential legal decision, illustrating consideration of its applicability.
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