1. Noun
The act of retaining, or the state of being ratined.
2. Noun
The power of retaining; retentiveness.
3. Noun
That which contains something, as a tablet; a //// of preserving impressions.
4. Noun
The act of withholding; retraint; reserve.
5. Noun
Place of custody or confinement.
6. Noun
The right of withholding a debt, or of retaining property until a debt due to the person claiming the right be duly paid; a lien.
7. Noun
the power of retaining and recalling past experience; "he had a good memory when he was younger"
Vocabulary classified under Medicine and healthcare
8. Noun
the act of retaining something
Vocabulary classified under Law
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