die Ingewahrsamnahme
Translation
taking into custody, protective custody, detention
Examples
Die Ingewahrsamnahme erfolgte zum Schutz der Person.
The person was taken into custody for their own protection.
Die rechtliche Grundlage für die Ingewahrsamnahme war unklar.
The legal basis for the detention was unclear.
Grammar Patterns
die Ingewahrsamnahme ((of sb.)) the taking into custody ((of sb.)) The taking into custody of the man was lawful.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Festnahme, Verhaftung, Arrest
Etymology
Composed of 'in' (into), 'Gewahrsam' (custody), and 'Nahme' (taking, from the verb 'nehmen'). Literally 'taking into custody'.
Memory Tips
This is a formal legal term. Remember the phrase 'jemanden in Gewahrsam nehmen' (to take someone into custody) to understand its usage.