holdout
/hˈoʊldaʊt/
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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"
Noun
a refusal by a negotiator to come to terms in the hope of obtaining a better deal
Noun
the act of hiding playing cards in a gambling game so they are available for personal use later