Holdout (Noun)
Meaning 1
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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Nouns denoting people.
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Meaning 2
The act of hiding playing cards in a gambling game so they are available for personal use later.
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 3
A refusal by a negotiator to come to terms in the hope of obtaining a better deal.
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Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.