Retainer
Legal definition for Indian law research
Definition
retainer
[Anglo-French retener act of engaging or employing, from retener retenir to engage, retain]
1 : the act of a client by which the services of a lawyer are engaged
2 : a fee paid to a lawyer for advice or services or for a claim on services when needed
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