RETENTION

retention.Scots law. A possessor’s right to keep a movable until the possessor’s claim against

the movable or its owner is satisfied; a lien. — Also termed right of retention.

general retention.Scots law. A possessor’s right to keep all property owned by a debtor as

security for the debt.

special retention.Scots law. A possessor’s right to keep property owned by another until

reimbursed for expenditures on the property for its repair or for its care and maintenance. [Blacks Law 8^th]