Detainer and Emancipation

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Detainer noun - The state of being held in lawful custody.

Usage example: keep him in detainer for at least 72 hours

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Emancipation is an antonym for detainer.

Nearby Words: detain, detained, detaining, detainee

Emancipation noun - The act of setting free from slavery.

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Detainer is an antonym for emancipation.

Nearby Words: emancipate, emancipated, emancipating, emancipative, emancipatory

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