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holdout

hol·dout

US/ˈhoʊldˌaʊt/ uncommon

noun

1.

a negotiator who hopes to gain concessions by refusing to come to terms

  • “their star pitcher was a holdout for six weeks”
2.

a refusal by a negotiator to come to terms in the hope of obtaining a better deal

3.

the act of hiding playing cards in a gambling game so they are available for personal use later

Origin

Deverbal from hold out.

Phrases

  • nail house

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