Detainal

/dɪˈteɪnəl/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or involving detention or the act of detaining.

Etymology

From detain + -al suffix (relating to). Similar formation to detainable.

Kelly Says

This is a rare legal term describing something related to detention—you might see it in formal documents like 'detainal authority' meaning the legal power to hold someone.

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