代だい用よう監かん獄ごく

noun

substitute prison; police custody; police detention

Legal term for a police detention facility that functions as a substitute for a formal prison, often used for suspects awaiting trial. The English gloss 'substitute prison' is a direct translation of the kanji, while 'police custody/detention' reflects its practical function.

• 代だい用よう監かん獄ごく制せい度どは、刑けい事じ司し法ほうの重じゅう要ような一いち部ぶです。

  The substitute prison system is an important part of criminal justice.

• 容よう疑ぎ者しゃは代だい用よう監かん獄ごくに拘こう留りゅうされた。

  The suspect was detained in a substitute prison.