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holding

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1 a decision made by a court or tribunal regarding a case it has heard

The court's holding was based on an interpretation of the First Amendment.

Synonyms of holding

finding, judgment (or judgement), ruling, sentence

Words Related to holding

inquest, verdict

decree, edict, injunction, order

declaration, deliverance, dictum, pronouncement

conclusion, decision, determination, opinion, resolution

discipline, penalty, punishment

2 usually holdings plural transportable items that one owns

The museum's holdings of ancient manuscripts are among the rarest in the world.

Synonyms of holding

belongings, chattels, duds, effects, gear, goods, movables (or moveables), paraphernalia, personal effects, personal property, personalty, possession, stuff, things

Words Related to holding

treasures, valuables

appointments, fixtures, furnishings

estate, property, tangibles

Near Antonyms of holding

immovables, real estate

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