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   detainer

   /dɪˈteɪnə/

   noun

   • 1. the action of detaining or withholding property.
   • ▪ the detention of a person in custody: "the lawful apprehension or detainer of any person"
   • ▪ 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"
   • 2. a person who detains someone or something: "the detainer is liable for any damage caused"

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

   Scrabble Points: 9

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