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noun • the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal) • the state of inactivity following an interruption verb • take into custody • hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of • attract and fix • cause to come to an abrupt stop | ||||||||
| 29% | 8 | Type of legal action to recover wrongfully detained property | ||||||
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Detained By Legal Authority Crossword Clue
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ARRESTED which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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ARRESTED
Updated: October 13, 2023
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