Holdback

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Definition: Holdback


Holdback

Quick Summary of Holdback


A contractual condition in which money is withheld until a specified event occurs.




Examples of Holdback in a sentence


You may want to try and holdback on a project until you are sure that you are able to take it on.

Failure on the part of a contractor to fulfill his or her obligations can result in the forfeiture of all or part of any holdback retained by the end-user of the services rendered.

Due to the agreements of the holdback, the children could not receive their inheritance until they had proof that they were accepted to a higher institution of learning.


Related Phrases


holdback provision


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Definition Sources


Definitions for Holdback are sourced/syndicated and enhanced from:

  • A Dictionary of Economics (Oxford Quick Reference)
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Accounting
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Business & Management

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