The act of reserving (a place or passage) or engaging the services of (a person or group):; SYN. reservation.
ETYM Cf. French réservation, Late Lat. reservatio. Related to Reserve.
1. A district that is reserved for particular purpose; SYN. reserve.
2. A statement that limits or restricts some claim; SYN. qualification.
3. The act of keeping back or setting aside for some future occasion.