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    [Noun]  | "de*tain*er" | \ di-ˈtā-nər \


    1: the act of keeping something in one's possession; specifically : the withholding from the rightful owner of something that has lawfully come into the possession of the holder

    2: detention in custody

    3: a writ authorizing the keeper of a prison to continue to hold a person in custody


    Origin: 1619 ;

     Anglo-French detenour, alteration of detenir;

    [Noun]  | "detainers" 


    1: the state of being held in lawful custody;


      * e.g., " ... keep him in detainer for at least 72 hours "





    2: the unlawful taking or withholding of something from the rightful owner under a guise of authority;


      * e.g., " ... she filed an action for unlawful detainer of land after nonpayment of rent "



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    [Noun]  | "detainer" 


    1: the state of being held in lawful custody;


      * e.g., " ... keep him in detainer for at least 72 hours "





    2: the unlawful taking or withholding of something from the rightful owner under a guise of authority;


      * e.g., " ... she filed an action for unlawful detainer of land after nonpayment of rent "



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     [ "detain" ]

    1: to hold back from doing something

      * e.g.,  ... She had to detain herself from eating too much candy. 

     [ "am i being detained" ]

    1: "Am I being detained" is a phrase most commonly used by stupid liberals who think they're above authority and the law and would rather use corrupt logic instead of common sense.

      * e.g.,  ... Officer: Please don't do that or I will have to arrest you. 

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