κάθεξις

English (LSJ)

εως, ἡ, (κατέχω)

   A holding, retention, τῆς ἀρχῆς Th.3.47; ἐν μνήμῃ καὶ καθέξει Plu.2.968c; possession, Plot.6.1.23.    2 holding in, restraining, τοῦ πνεύματος Arist.Somn.Vig.456a16; [θυμοῦ] Id.EE 1223b20.    3 retentive power, of the bladder, Aret.CA1.4.