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      • The holding is the "legal principle to be drawn from the opinion (decision) of the court."
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  2. The holding is a court's determination of a matter of law based on the issue presented in the particular case. In other words: under this law, with these facts, this result. It is the same as a 'decision' made by the judge; however "decision" can also refer to the judge's entire opinion, containing, for example, a discussion of facts, issues ...

  3. A court's decision on a matter of law in civil procedure is called a "holding." It frequently refers to a ruling on a crucial issue that decides the outcome of the entire case. In commercial law, "holding" refers to legally owned property, which may include land, securities, or a subsidiary business owned by a corporation.

  4. To be surrounded by (a lot of) people, typically supporters, admirers, or subordinates, and have their full attention. My father was considered one of the leaders in his small town, and he would often hold court with people from the community in our kitchen.

  5. held. Held in the context of a legal judgment or pronouncement means decided or ruled, as in "the court held that the contract was valid." The holding of the court is binding, and it can only be set aside by appealing the judgment before a higher forum. [Last updated in February of 2022 by the Wex Definitions Team] wex. THE LEGAL PROCESS.

  6. to receive a lot of attention from other people who stand or sit around you to listen, especially on a social occasion: Patrick is holding court at the end table. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Ways of talking. atonally.

  7. Be surrounded by and command the attention of admirers, subordinates, or hangers-on. For example, After a match Judy generally held court in the locker room. This expression alludes to royalty convening courtiers as well as a judge convening a court of law.

  8. May 20, 2024 · hold court in American English. a. to have a formal assembly of a judicial tribunal or one held by a sovereign. b. to be surrounded by one's disciples or admirers, giving advice, exchanging gossip, receiving compliments, etc. See full dictionary entry for court.

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