Definition of 'holdout'

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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

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