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detain
1. v. To keep someone from proceeding by holding them back or making claims on their attention.
2. v. To put under custody.
3. v. To keep back or from; to withhold.
4. v. To seize goods for official purposes.

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Example Sentences

So, you have no reason to detain any of us any longer, do you?  I don't wish to detain you from your courtly business.

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