retainer

retainer
retainer
retainer1 [ri tān′ər]
n.
1. a person or thing that retains
2. a person serving another, esp. someone of rank; servant, attendant, adherent, etc.
3. any of several devices used to retain; specif.,
a) a groove, frame, etc. within which roller bearings are held
b) a device designed to hold teeth in position after they have been adjusted by orthodontics
retainer2 [ri tān′ər]
n.
[ME reteyner: see RETAIN & -ER, sense 3] Law
1. the act of engaging the services of a lawyer, consultant, etc.
2. a fee paid in advance to make such services available when needed
——————
on retainer
hired, engaged, etc. by a RETAINER2 (sense 2): said as of a lawyer

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