 holdout |
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| 1. | [ noun ] a refusal by a negotiator to come to terms in the hope of obtaining a better deal | |
| Related terms: | bargaining resist | |
| 2. | [ noun ] a negotiator who hopes to gain concessions by refusing to come to terms | |
| Examples: | "their star pitcher was a holdout for six weeks" |
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| Related terms: | negotiator resist | |
| 3. | [ noun ] (law,criminal law,cards) the act of hiding playing cards in a gambling game so they are available for personal use later | |
| Related terms: | swindle | |
| Similar spelling: |
hold_out |
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