Safekeeps
/ˈseɪfˌkiːps/
Definitions
- (v.) Third-person singular present tense of safekeep, meaning to keep something safe or in custody.
The trustee safekeeps the documents until the court order is received.
Forms
- safekeep
- safekept
- safekeeping
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Commentary
Use 'safekeep' in legal contexts to denote the act of holding or preserving property or documents securely; 'safekeeps' follows standard verb inflection.
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