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holder

[ hohl-der ]

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noun

something that holds hold or secures:
a pencil holder.
a person who has the ownership, possession, or use of something; owner; tenant.
Law. a person who has the legal right to enforce a negotiable instrument.

holder

/ ˈhəʊldə /

noun

a person or thing that holds
1. a person, such as an owner, who has possession or control of something
2. ( in combination )
  householder
law a person who has possession of a bill of exchange, cheque, or promissory note that he is legally entitled to enforce

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Derived Forms

ˈholderˌship, noun

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Other Words From

holder·ship noun
pre·holder noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of holder¹

First recorded in 1300–50, holder is from the Middle English word haldere. See hold ¹, -er ¹

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Example Sentences

The company said it pays royalties to rights holders, adding that it does not have "visibility" on where the money ultimately goes because earnings are based on artists' individual contracts with their labels.

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“A lot of people are like, ‘I just want to move into a completely done house, down to toilet paper holders.’”

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France delivered one of their greatest Six Nations performances to thrash holders Ireland 42-27 in Dublin.

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It's designed for Centurion card holders – a card which will cost you $10,000 as a signing on fee, plus $5,000 a year.

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France moved two points clear at the top of the table before next week's final round of fixtures with a ruthless 42-27 victory over the holders.

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Related Words

holden Hölder condition

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