de·tain·er (d -t  n r)n. 1. A withholding from the rightful owner of property that has lawfully come into the possession of the current holder. 2. The detention of a person, especially in custody. 3. A writ authorizing the further detention of a person in custody, pending further action. |
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]
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