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in Gewahrsam sein

to be in custody

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Noun
der Gewahrsam m.
Verb
sein
Topic
Recht und Politik

Watch out. Common mistake: learners use it for 'being in someone's care'—use 'Obhut' instead.

In a sentence

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Der beschlagnahmte Lkw ____ seit Montag im Gewahrsam des Zollamts.

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Der beschlagnahmte Lkw ist seit Montag im Gewahrsam des Zollamts.

How it is used

Means 'to be in custody.' Formal, legal. For people: detained by police. For companies: assets/property seized. Common mistake: learners use it for 'being in someone's care'—use 'Obhut' instead.

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