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retida

adjectivefeminineformal/ʁɨˈtidɐ/medium

re·ti·da

Definition

That has been detained, prevented from proceeding, or seized; especially referring to goods or documents subject to customs or administrative control.
The parcel was held at customs due to missing documentation.
The illegal goods were seized by the authorities.
Common collocations
to be heldto be detainedgoods heldparcel held

Etymology

Do latim 'retentus', particípio passado de 'retinēre' (reter).

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