Holdings
/ˈhoʊldɪŋz/
Definitions
- (n.) Legal principles or rulings established by a court’s decision that serve as precedent.
The holdings in that landmark case are frequently cited by lower courts.
- (n.) Property, assets, or rights owned by a person or entity, especially in fiduciary or investment contexts.
The trust’s holdings include stocks, bonds, and real estate.
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Commentary
Distinguish between holdings as legal judicial decisions and holdings as owned assets; context dictates meaning.
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