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Term: retenementum
Definition: In the past, sometimes people would hold things back or keep them from moving forward. This was called retenementum. It means to hold something back or keep it from going where it wants to go.
Retenementum
Retenementum is an old word that means to hold back or keep something or someone from moving or leaving. It is a type of restraint or detainment.
These examples show how retenementum was used in the past to keep someone or something from moving or leaving. The first example shows how a prisoner was held back until his trial. The second example shows how a teacher used retenementum to keep students safe during a lockdown.