Detainer
Pronunciation: /ˈdeɪˈteɪnɝ/
Detainer (noun)
- A person or organization that keeps someone in custody while waiting for a decision or further action.
- In legal cases, the party that has control of a person’s detention at the time a court reviews it.
Examples
- The detainer kept the visitor in a small room.
- A detainer must follow rules when holding someone.