1. the state of being objective or emotionally uninvolved
2. a small group of troops or police officers sent on a special mission
Usage: military
3. the action or process of disconnecting or separating something

Examples

• The judge maintained professional detachment throughout the trial.
• Her emotional detachment made it difficult to form close relationships.
• A detachment of soldiers was sent to secure the area.
• The police detachment arrived within minutes of the call.
• The detachment of the old wallpaper took several hours.
• The surgeon’s detachment allowed him to focus on the operation.
• The military detachment consisted of twelve officers.