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holdout meaning and definition
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Definition of holdout (noun)
- a negotiator who hopes to gain concessions by refusing to come to terms
- "their star pitcher was a holdout for six weeks"
- a refusal by a negotiator to come to terms in the hope of obtaining a better deal
- the act of hiding playing cards in a gambling game so they are available for personal use later
Source: Princeton University Wordnet