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(noun) the act of hiding playing cards in a gambling game so they are available for personal use later |
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Related Words: cheat, swindle |
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(noun) a refusal by a negotiator to come to terms in the hope of obtaining a better deal |
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Related Words: bargaining |
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(noun) 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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Related Words: negotiant, negotiator |
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