Dans et retinens, nihil dat
Defined in 2 dictionaries — Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1910)
Ballentine's Law Dictionary
James A. Ballentine · 1916
Giving and retaining in one’s possession gives nothing.
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
One who gives and yet retains does not give effectually. Tray. Lat Max. 129. Or, one who gives, yet retains, [possession,] gives nothing.