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noun Law.
1.
a writ for the further detention of a person already in custody.
2.
the wrongful detaining or withholding of what belongs to another.
Origin:
1610–20; < Anglo-French detener (noun use of infinitive), variant of Old French detenir; see detain
1610–20; < Anglo-French detener (noun use of infinitive), variant of Old French detenir; see detain
Related forms
pre·de·tain·er, noun
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Detainer
is always a great word to know.
So is mandatory. Does it mean:
| permitting no option, not to be disregarded or modified |
| a judicial decision given by a judge or court; the obligation a debt; the certificate embodying such a decision and issued against the obligor |
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