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1
the state of being held in lawful custody
- keep him in detainer for at least 72 hours
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- apprehension,
- arrest,
- arrestment,
- bust
- [slang],
- collar,
- pinch
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2
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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The first known use of detainer was in 1619
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