detinet
noun
det·i·net
ˈde-ti-ˌnet
: a common-law action alleging that the defendant is withholding money or items owed (as under a contract) compare detinuit
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“Detinet.” Merriam-Webster.com Legal Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/legal/detinet. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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