Meaning of HOLDOUT

Pronunciation:			'howld`awt
WordNet Dictionary
	Definition:		[n]  the act of hiding playing cards in a gambling game so they are available for personal use later [n]  a refusal by a negotiator to come to terms in the hope of obtaining a better deal [n]  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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	See Also:		bargaining, cheat, negotiant, negotiator, rig, swindle, treater