noun
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a person or thing that holds
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a person, such as an owner, who has possession or control of something
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householder
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law a person who has possession of a bill of exchange, cheque, or promissory note that he is legally entitled to enforce
Other Word Forms
- holdership noun
- preholder noun
Etymology
Origin of holder
First recorded in 1300–50, holder is from the Middle English word haldere. See hold 1, -er 1
Example Sentences
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Meanwhile, the Nepali Congress has proposed holding a high-level investigation into the assets of public office holders since 1991.
From BBC
He was the region’s longest-serving head of state and the second holder of the post of supreme leader in Iran.
From Los Angeles Times
Even when you have joint accounts, a bank might consider one person the primary account holder.
There now isn’t incentive for Paramount holders to participate in that rights deal—but if the stock rallies, it could become attractive.
From Barron's
That is great for holders of Cat, Honeywell, and other manufacturers—along with consumer staples stocks—all of which have soared in 2026.
From Barron's
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