What is the meaning of holdout?

noun

  • A negotiator who hopes to gain concessions by refusing to come to terms.
    • usage: "their star pitcher was a holdout for six weeks"
  • A refusal by a negotiator to come to terms in the hope of obtaining a better deal.
  • The act of hiding playing cards in a gambling game so they are available for personal use later. .
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