See also: rétention

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Etymology

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From Middle English retencioun, borrowed from Latin retentiō, retentiōnis, from retentus, the perfect passive participle of retineō (retain) (from re- (back, again) + teneō (hold, keep)).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ɹɪˈtɛnʃən/
  • Audio (US):(file)

Noun

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retention (countable and uncountable, plural retentions)

  1. The act of retaining or something retained.
  2. The act or power of remembering things.
  3. A memory; what is retained in the mind.
  4. (medicine) The involuntary withholding of urine and faeces.
  5. (medicine) The length of time a patient remains in treatment.
  6. (obsolete) That which contains something, as a tablet; a means of preserving impressions.
  7. (obsolete) The act of withholding; restraint; reserve.
  8. (obsolete) A place of custody or confinement.
  9. (law) The right to withhold a debt, or of retaining property until a debt due to the person claiming the right is duly paid; a lien.
    • 1754, John Erskine of Carnock, (Please provide the book title or journal name):
      The right of retention, which bears a near resemblance to compensation, is chiefly competent where the mutual debts, not being liquid, cannot be the ground of compensation
  10. (insurance) The portion of a potential damage that must be paid for by the holder of an insurance policy.

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