detainer

noun

di-ˈtā-nər How to pronounce detainer (audio)
Definition of detainernext
1
as in detention
the state of being held in lawful custody keep him in detainer for at least 72 hours

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2
as in appropriation
the unlawful taking or withholding of something from the rightful owner under a guise of authority she filed an action for unlawful detainer of land after nonpayment of rent

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Recent Examples of detainer He was later released on bond and turned over to ICE in Hartford on a detainer. — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 17 June 2026 On the day of his release, ProPublica found, Hernández had in place what’s known as an immigration detainer, a formal request for law enforcement agencies to hold noncitizens for pickup by Immigration and Customs Enforcement. — Keri Blakinger, ProPublica, 11 June 2026 This indicates that in more than half of the cases, individuals encountered by local police were subsequently subject to federal immigration holds or detainer requests following an arrest or stop. — Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026 At issue in the case was the Boston Trust Act, which prohibits Boston Police and other city departments from cooperating with ICE on civil immigration detainers. — Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 28 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for detainer
Recent Examples of Synonyms for detainer
  1. detention
  2. appropriation
  3. imprisonment
  4. seizure
  5. incarceration
  6. takeover
  7. annexation
Noun
  • Espinosa said the detention facility’s rural location will put a stranglehold on transparency and communication.
    — Noah Vinsky July 25, Charlotte Observer, 26 July 2026
  • The California Democrat cited the International Criminal Court’s arrest warrant as the basis for Netanyahu’s detention, and called on Trump to arrest Russian President Vladimir Putin as well.
    — Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 25 July 2026
Definition of detention
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  • When Congress fails to pass its 12 appropriations bills as prescribed by law and the previous round of funding expires, the government shuts down.
    — Editorial Board, Washington Post, 20 July 2026
  • The measure, part of the annual State Department appropriations bill, now heads to the Senate.
    — Adrian Elimian, semafor.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of appropriation
Noun
  • In 2023, Ian was convicted of conspiracy to commit cyberstalking, cyberstalking, perjury and obstruction of justice for orchestrating the scheme that led to Hadley’s wrongful imprisonment.
    — Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 25 July 2026
  • Apartheid, political imprisonment, collective resistance and democratic transition belong to a moral and historical scale far beyond an executive transformation program.
    — Gerald J. Leonard, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of imprisonment
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  • In May, Klee revealed that Simon had been diagnosed with cancer, after spending a few days in the ICU for seizures.
    — Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026
  • The possible seizure of their house hangs over them like a sword of Damocles.
    — Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 22 July 2026
Definition of seizure
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  • Rather, sentence length produces consequences extending well beyond incarceration itself, influencing institutional placement, programming opportunities, personal safety, and ultimately the prospects for rehabilitation.
    — Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
  • Occhicone has cost Florida taxpayers $850,000 for his incarceration, not taking into account his legal appeals, Tampa television station WTVT has reported.
    — Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 24 July 2026
Definition of incarceration
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  • Nightclubs and rooftop bars from E11EVEN in Miami to Marquee in New York (plus E11EVEN’s takeover nights at Cipriani in Manhattan and FYE in Toronto) faced surges Speakeasy’s platform quietly absorbed.
    — Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
  • The Italian bank took an initial 9% stake in 2024, before ramping it up to about 30% in March, fueling expectations of a full takeover, a prospect fiercely resisted by Commerzbank management.
    — Hugh Leask, CNBC, 23 July 2026
Definition of takeover
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  • China’s annexation of Tibet in 1950–51 marked the first major turning point in relations between India and China.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 July 2026
  • Trump’s Gaza peace plan and ceasefire framework explicitly ruled out Israeli occupation or annexation of Gaza.
    — Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
Definition of annexation

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