Meaning Of The Word Detinue

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detinue in American English
the unlawful detention of personal property which originally was rightfully acquired
noun: an old common-law form of action to recover possession of personal property wrongfully detained

detinue in British English
noun: an action brought by a plaintiff to recover goods wrongfully detained

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