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To hold or keep someone in a way that is contrary to or forbidden by law.

To hold or keep someone for an unlimited or unspecified period of time.

To hold or keep someone for a short period of time.

To hold someone for a specific reason, often for questioning or because of an alleged crime.

To hold someone because they are believed to be linked to a crime or incident.

To imprison someone without giving them a legal process in a court of law.

To hold someone in custody without formally accusing them of a crime.

To be held legally by the police or other authorities.

To be kept in a hospital, often for medical treatment or observation against one's will.

Used formally to say that something will not take up much of someone's time.