detainer

Meanings

• Noun

  A legal hold placed on an individual or property, preventing release, removal, or disposal.

  - "The detainer placed on the property prevented its sale."
  - "The detainer was lifted after the debtor paid the outstanding amount."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with detainer
determiner , maintainer , sustainer

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Variants

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detainer , detainers

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Etymology

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From Old French 'detenir', meaning 'to hold back, to keep'.

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Trivia

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1. A detainer is not a warrant, but it is a legal document that can lead to the issuance of a warrant.

2. Detainers can be placed on individuals or property.

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Related Concepts

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1. Lien: A claim or right to keep or sell property until a debt is paid.

2. Garnishment: The legal seizure of a debtor's property to pay a debt.

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Culture

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Detainers are commonly used in the context of debt collection and legal proceedings. They can cause significant financial and emotional stress for individuals and businesses.

How to Memorize "detainer"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a legal document or a lock preventing access to something.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with 'hold' or 'keep'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the phrase 'Detain, don't let go, keep it under control' to remember the meaning.

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