Irretention

n. [ L. retentio: cf. F. rétention. See Retain. ] 1. The act of retaining, or the state of being ratined. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. The power of retaining; retentiveness. [ 1913 Webster ]

No woman's heart
So big, to hold so much; they lack retention. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. That which contains something, as a tablet; a &unr_;&unr_;&unr_;&unr_; of preserving impressions. [ R. ] Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]

4. The act of withholding; retraint; reserve. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]

5. Place of custody or confinement. [ 1913 Webster ]

6. (Law) The right of withholding a debt, or of retaining property until a debt due to the person claiming the right be duly paid; a lien. Erskine. Craig. [ 1913 Webster ]

Retention cyst (Med.), a cyst produced by obstruction of a duct leading from a secreting organ and the consequent retention of the natural secretions. [ 1913 Webster ]