[dɪˈteɪnə], (Noun)

Definitions:
- the action of detaining or withholding property

- a person who detains someone or something
(e.g: the detainer is liable for any damage caused)


Phrases:

Origin:
early 17th century: from Anglo-Norman French detener ‘detain’ (used as a noun), variant of Old French detenir (see detain)