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detainer
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[dɪˈteɪnə], (Noun)
Definitions:
- the action of detaining or withholding property
- a person who detains someone or something
(e.g: the detainer is liable for any damage caused)
Phrases:
Origin
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early 17th century: from Anglo-Norman French detener ‘detain’ (used as a noun), variant of Old French detenir (see detain)
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