detinues

/dɪˈtɪnjuːz/
noun
  1. Plural of detinue; multiple legal claims for the return of wrongfully held property.
    • She studied old detinues to understand how property law has changed.
    • The court consolidated the two detinues into one hearing.
    • The lawyer handled several detinues for clients whose tools were not returned.
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