retain possession
/rɪˈteɪn pəˈzɛʃən/phrase★Intermediate— keep ownership or control
⚖️Law
formal
To continue to have ownership or control of something, especially in a legal context.
The court ruled that the company must retain possession of the disputed property until further notice.
The court decided the company should keep ownership of the property for now.
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Often used in legal or contractual contexts to describe maintaining rights over property or assets.
Collocations
retain possession ofto keep ownership or control of
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💡Pro Tip
Legal Context
In legal documents, 'retain possession' often implies a formal right to keep something.
⚡Gold Rule
Formal Usage
Use 'retain possession' in formal or legal contexts, not casual conversation.
📖Word Origin
Derived from the verb 'retain' (to keep) and 'possession' (ownership or control).
📝Usage Notes
Commonly used in legal, business, and sports contexts to describe maintaining rights or control over something.
Word Breakdown
retain
to keep or continue to have
rootpossession
ownership or control of something
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