Retainage

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Definition: Retainage


Retainage


What is the dictionary definition of Retainage?

Dictionary Definition


An amount of money held back from a payment as insurance against the work not being completed.


Full Definition of Retainage


A retainage is a portion of a contract’s final payment that’s withheld by a principal (client or owner) until the project is complete in all respects; functioning satisfactorily according to the contract terms, and all mechanic’s liens have either been released or have expired.


Synonyms For Retainage


holdback, retained, chosen, amount retained, from object


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Definition Sources


Definitions for Retainage 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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