1. To rescue something or someone from destruction or danger. 2. To reserve for later. 3. To keep, to continue keeping and accumulate (money.) 4. To except, reserve, or exempt; as where a statute “saves” vested rights. To toll, or suspend the running or operation of; as to “save” the statute of limitations.
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