retainer
11retainer — A device which holds something in place. See pad retainer pin pad retainer valve keeper valve retainer valve spring retainer …
12retainer — UK [rɪˈteɪnə(r)] / US [rɪˈteɪnər] noun [countable] Word forms retainer : singular retainer plural retainers 1) a payment made to someone such as a lawyer so that they will be available to do work for you when you want them We ve put him on a… …
13retainer — n. advance fee to put down a retainer * * * [rɪ teɪnə] [ advance fee ] to put down a retainer …
14retainer — {{11}}retainer (n.1) fee to secure services, mid 15c., act of keeping for oneself from RETAIN (Cf. retain) (perhaps influenced by M.Fr. retenir, infinitive used as a noun). Meaning fee paid to an attorney to secure his services is from 1818.… …
15retainer — noun 1) they re paid a retainer Syn: retaining fee, fee, periodic payment, advance, standing charge 2) a faithful retainer See servant 1) …
16retainer — The act of a person in engaging an attorney at law professionally, whether by express agreement or impliedly by seeking and obtaining his advice and assistance. 7 Am J2d Attys § 91. A preliminary fee given to counsel to secure his services or to… …
17retainer — noun /ɹɪˈteɪn.ə,ɹɪˈteɪn.ɚ,ɹəˈteɪn.ɚ/ a) A dependent or follower of someone of rank. This lawyer charges a retainer for his work. b) A paid servant, especially one who has been employed for many years. See Also: retain …
18retainer — re|tain|er [ rı teınər ] noun count 1. ) a wire structure worn on the teeth at night to make them straighter 2. ) OLD FASHIONED a servant, especially one who has worked for someone from a high social class for a long time 3. ) a payment made to… …
19retainer — a series of payments made to an extortioner Literally, a sum paid to retain the services of a lawyer etc.: I can afford a substantial retainer. That s what it s called, I ve heard. A much nicer word than blackmail. (Chandler, 1958) …
20retainer — noun (C) 1 an amount of money paid to someone, especially a lawyer, for work that they are going to do 2 a reduced amount of rent that you pay for a room, flat etc when you are not there, so that it will still be available when you return 3 old… …
