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detachment Definition


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detachment
noun
    1. The state of being emotionally detached or free from prejudice.
      Thesaurus: indifference, unconcern, impartiality, neutrality, objectivity, non-partisanship, disinterestedness, fairness, separation.
    2. A group (eg of soldiers) detached from a larger group for a special purpose.
      Thesaurus: patrol, squad, brigade, corps, detail, unit, body, party, task force.
    3. The act of detaching or the state or process of being detached.
Etymology: 17c.



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