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de·tain·er  audio  (d-tnr) KEY 

NOUN:
  1. A withholding from the rightful owner of property that has lawfully come into the possession of the current holder.
  2. The detention of a person, especially in custody.
  3. A writ authorizing the further detention of a person in custody, pending further action.



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