detachment

  1. Noun.  (uncountable) The action of detaching; separation.
  2. Noun.  (uncountable) The state of being detached or disconnected; insulation.
  3. Noun.  (uncountable) Indifference to the concerns of others; aloofness.
  4. Noun.  (uncountable) Absence of bias; impartiality; objectivity.
  5. Noun.  (uncountable, military) The separation of a military unit from the main body for particular purpose or a special mission.
  6. Noun.  (countable, military) The unit so dispatched.
  7. Noun.  (countable, military) A permanent unit organized for special duties.
  8. Noun.  (countable) Any smaller portion of a main body separately employed.

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