Withheld
/wɪðˈhɛld/
Definitions
- (adj.) Referring to information or material deliberately kept back and not disclosed, especially in legal or official contexts.
The prosecutor argued that the withheld documents were crucial to the defense's case.
- (v. (past participle)) The past participle of withhold, meaning to refuse to give or supply something.
The company withheld payment pending further investigation.
Forms
- withhold
- withholds
- withholding
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Commentary
As a legal adjective, 'withheld' often describes information deliberately kept from parties, while as a verb form it derives from 'withhold.' Use carefully to distinguish the context of nondisclosure versus the act of refusing to provide.
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