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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. (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. | |
