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retained

adjective/ʁɨˈtidu/medium

re·ti·do

Definition

Held back, kept in custody, or detained.
The shipment was retained at the border for inspection.
Tax is retained from your paycheck each month.
Common collocations
retained earningsgoods retained at customswithheld tax

Etymology

Do latim 'retentus', particípio passado de 'retinere'.

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