What does «detentar» mean in Spanish?
- To attribute to oneself the possession of something that does not belong to him in bad faith, illegitimately or unduly. It is used especially when possessing or attributing power.
Examples of use in Spanish: "detenta el poder del país tras el golpe de estado".
- To obtain, hold or possess something, or to hold public office, whether legitimately or illegitimately.
Examples of use in Spanish: "detenta el cargo desde hace varios años", ❗ uso impropio.
"Swissport, que afirma detentar 17 millones de reales (US$4,31 millones) en deuda de Avianca Brasil...", ❗ AméricaEconomía.com (6 may. 2019), uso incorrecto.