Detainer
Detainer noun - The unlawful taking or withholding of something from the rightful owner under a guise of authority.
Usage example: she filed an action for unlawful detainer of land after nonpayment of rent
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Occupation and detainer are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Occupation" instead a noun "Detainer".
Occupation
Occupation noun - The activity by which one regularly makes a living.
Detainer and occupation are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Detainer" instead a noun "Occupation".
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