"protective custody" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} protective custody (uncountable)
  1. (law enforcement) Lawful confinement of a person or close supervision of his or her movements, on a voluntary or involuntary basis, by authorities in order to safeguard that person from attack or other dangers. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Law, Law enforcement Translations (Translations): areszt prewencyjny [masculine] (Polish)

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