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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Synonyms for Detainer
Trespass and detainer are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Trespass" instead a noun "Detainer".
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Trespass and Detainer. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 13, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/detainer/trespass
Detainer & Trespass. N.p., 2016. Web. 13 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/detainer/trespass>.
Trespass or Detainer. 2016. Accessed August 13, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/detainer/trespass.
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