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keeping
has definitions from the field of sociology
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[ noun ] (sociology) the responsibility of a guardian or keeper
Synonyms Examples "he left his car in my keeping" Used in print (J. H. Hexter, "Thomas More: On the Margins...)He is a trustee for the common good , however feeble the safeguards which the positive or municipal law of property provides against his misuse of that share of the common fund , wisely or unwisely , entrusted to his keeping . |
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[ noun ] conformity or harmony
Examples "his behavior was not in keeping with the occasion" Used in print (Guy Bolton, The Olympians....)The careless writing was in keeping with his mood of savage discontent . Related terms |
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[ noun ] the act of keeping in your possession
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