keyholding

noun, adj — 2 senses

keyholding

noun

Etymology From key + holding.

1

The role of entrusting or holding the key to a building or other asset for security purposes.

keyholding

adj

Etymology From key + holding.

1

Computing, Cryptography, Engineering, Mathematics, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Sciences That stores or holds a cryptographic key.

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