2. (Law) (a) The keeping possession of what belongs to another; detention of what is another's, even though the original taking may have been lawful. Forcible detainer is indictable at common law. (b) A writ authorizing the keeper of a prison to continue to keep a person in custody. [ 1913 Webster ]
[つかまる, tsukamaru] (v5r, vi) (1) (usu. 捕まる) to be caught; to be arrested; (2) (uk) (usu. 掴まる) to hold on to; to grasp; (3) (uk) to find (e.g. proof); to get (e.g. a taxi); (4) (uk) to be detained by; (P)