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The act of retaining or something retained.
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The act or power of remembering things.
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Memory; what is retained in the mind.
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(medicine) The involuntary withholding of urine and faeces.
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(medicine) The length of time a patient remains in treatment.
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(obsolete) That which contains something, as a tablet; a means of preserving impressions.
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(obsolete) The act of withholding; restraint; reserve.
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(obsolete) A place of custody or confinement.
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(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.
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(insurance) The portion of a potential damage that must be paid for by the holder of an insurance policy.