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swahili [noun]

Rumande

Maana (Definition)

Legal custody or holding cell where suspects wait before trial.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

remand custody / temporary detention

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

mahabusu

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): English 'remand' via Swahili
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Mtuhumiwa alikaa rumande kwa wiki mbili kabla ya dhamana."

Translation: The suspect stayed in remand custody for two weeks before bail.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Bahari haina kizuizimahabusu
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