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单词 detinue
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Definition of detinue in English:

detinue

noun ˈdɛtɪnjuːˈdɛtnˌ(j)u
mass nounLaw
  • The crime of wrongful detention of goods or personal possessions (replaced in the UK by the tort of wrongful interference of goods).

    〔律〕非法扣留动产罪(在英国为妨碍他人动产的侵权行为)

    Example sentencesExamples
    • He is also being sued by the companies for trespass, conversion and detinue, and for monies had and received to the use of the companies.

Origin

Late Middle English: from Old French detenue, past participle (used as a noun) of detenir 'detain'.

Definition of detinue in US English:

detinue

nounˈdɛtnˌ(j)uˈdetnˌ(y)o͞o
Law
  • A legal claim to recover wrongfully detained goods or possessions.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • He is also being sued by the companies for trespass, conversion and detinue, and for monies had and received to the use of the companies.

Origin

Late Middle English: from Old French detenue, past participle (used as a noun) of detenir ‘detain’.

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