Detinue /(?; 277)/

Det·i·nue

Detinue

n.
  1. A person or thing detained (Law)

Phrases & Compounds
Writ of detinue
one that lies against him who wrongfully detains goods or chattels delivered to him, or in possession, to recover the thing itself, or its value and damages, from the detainer. It is now in a great measure superseded by other remedies.