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detainer

Pronunciation: /dɪˈteɪnə/
Definition of detainer

noun

Law
  • 1 [mass noun] the action of detaining or withholding property.
  • the detention of a person in custody: the lawful apprehension or detainer of any person
  • [count noun] an order authorizing the continued detention of a person in custody: the writ must state all the causes of the detainer of the person restrained
  • 2a person who detains someone or something: the detainer is liable for any damage caused

Origin:

early 17th century: from Anglo-Norman French detener 'detain' (used as a noun), variant of Old French detenir (see detain)

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