No. 3,697 in German
polizeigewahrsam
"Polizeigewahrsam" means police custody.
In a sentence
Die Verdächtigen wurden in den polizeigewahrsam gebracht.
The suspects were taken into police custody.
Used as an outcome or action involving apprehension by authorities.
Polizeigewahrsam ist eine Maßnahme zum Schutz der öffentlichen Ordnung.
Police custody is a measure for protecting public order.
Describes 'polizeigewahrsam' as a concept or institutional practice.
Nach der Demonstration verbrachten mehrere Teilnehmer einige Stunden im polizeigewahrsam.
After the demonstration, several participants spent a few hours in police custody.
Refers to the temporary holding of individuals by police following a specific event.
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