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Holdout

Holdout Meaning & Definition
Holdout Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Holdout?

[n] the act of hiding playing cards in a gambling game so they are available for personal use later
[n] a refusal by a negotiator to come to terms in the hope of obtaining a better deal
[n] a negotiator who hopes to gain concessions by refusing to come to terms; "their star pitcher was a holdout for six weeks"

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See Also | bargaining | cheat | negotiant | negotiator | rig | swindle | treater

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