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holding n. (1)裁决 １法庭就对其判决来说属关键性的法律问题所作的裁决；２法官就庭审中提出的证据或其他问题所作的裁决。 (2)(从法庭判决中引出的)法律原则 (3)(个人或公司)拥有(的财产、证券等) (4)(封建法)保有(封地)(→tenure) (5)持有(某种职位)
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holding, n. 1. A court’s determination of a matter of law pivotal to its decision; a principle drawn from such a decision. Cf. OBITER DICTUM. [Cases: Courts 88. C.J.S. Courts § 139; Trade-Marks, Trade-Names, and Unfair Competition§ 187.] 2. A ruling on evidence or other questions presented at trial. 3. (usu. pl.) Legally owned property,