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detinue

Syllabification: (det·i·nue)
Pronunciation: /ˈdetnˌ(y)o͞o/

Definition of detinue

noun

Law
  • a legal claim to recover wrongfully detained goods or possessions.

Origin:

late Middle English: from Old French detenue, past participle (used as a noun) of detenir 'detain'

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