verb (past tense and past participle of 'deed') as in strong fondness

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withholding, retaining

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Example:The decision to withhold the property was due to pending legal issues.

Definition:The act of keeping something back, not giving or granting something, often due to unwillingness or refusal.

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Example:The retention of the property after the transaction was confirmed.

Definition:The act of keeping something, not giving it to someone else.

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