holding

Definitions of "holding"
  1. The legal determination made by a court in response to a question of law presented in a case, which is often explained in the court's written opinion
  2. Any asset or property that is either possessed or legally owned by an individual or organization
  3. Referring to something meant for short-term custody or detainment
How to use "holding" in a sentence
  1. The court's holding can greatly impact the outcome of the case.
  2. Real estate is considered a type of holding.
  3. The holding cell was used to detain suspects temporarily.

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