Meaning Of The Word Retain

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What's The Definition Of Retain?

retain
verb: If you retain a lawyer, you pay him or her a fee to make sure that he or she will represent you when your case comes before the court.
verb: To retain something means to continue to have that thing.

retain in American English
to hold or keep in possession
transitive verb: to keep possession of

retain in British English
to keep in one's possession

retain in Insurance
verb: If an insurer retains a risk, it keeps it rather than reinsuring.

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