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Meaning of Retaining | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C2 Specialized
ɹɪˈteɪnɪŋ

Definitions

The act by which something or someone is retained; a retention.

Equivalents

العربية الإحتفاظ

Examples

“All retainings by indenture before that date were declared null and void 'other than to be the household servant or officer or of his [the lord's] council for lawful service done or to be done'.”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
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See also

retaining valve retaining wall Retainment Retains retakaful Retake

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