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detachment | |
1. n. The action of detaching; separation. |  |
2. n. The state of being detached or disconnected; insulation. |  |
3. n. Indifference to the concerns of others; disregard; nonchalance; aloofness. |  |
4. n. Absence of bias; impartiality; objectivity. |  |
5. n. (un, military) The separation of a military unit from the main body for particular purpose or a special mission. |  |
6. n. (, military) The unit so dispatched. |  |
7. n. (, military) A permanent unit organized for special duties. |  |
8. n. Any smaller portion of a main body separately employed. |  |