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detainer [dɪˈteɪnə] n Law 1. (Law) the wrongful withholding of the property of another person 2. (Law) a. the detention of a person in custody b. a writ authorizing the further detention of a person already in custody [from Anglo-French detener (n), from detener to detain] How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Nobody else went to the expense of lodging a detainer, trusting to our holding him fast enough, I warrant you. I still look round, from time to time, sir,' said Mr Rugg, cheerfully, 'to see whether any lingering Detainers are accumulating at the gate. |
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