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withholding

with·hol·ding

UK/wɪθˈhəʊldɪŋ/ US/wɪðˈhəʊldɪŋ/ uncommon

noun

1.

the act of deducting from an employee''s salary

2.

income tax withheld from employees'' wages and paid directly to the government by the employer

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3.

the act of holding back or keeping within your possession or control

  • “I resented his withholding permission”
  • “there were allegations of the withholding of evidence”

Phrases

  • payroll tax
  • withholding tax

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