Synonyms: holding, retention, keeping
Definition: the act of retaining something
Similar words: ownership, possession
Definition: the act of having and controlling property
Synonyms: safekeeping, guardianship, keeping
Definition: the responsibility of a guardian or keeper
Usage: he left his car in my keeping
Similar words: obligation, duty, responsibility
Definition: the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
Usage: we must instill a sense of duty in our children; every right implies a responsibility; every opportunity, an obligation; every possession, a duty- John D.Rockefeller Jr
Synonyms: keeping
Definition: conformity or harmony
Usage: his behavior was not in keeping with the occasion
Similar words: compliance, abidance, conformation, conformity
Definition: acting according to certain accepted standards
Usage: their financial statements are in conformity with generally accepted accounting practices