Subcontract
noun
1.
a contract by which one agrees to render services or to provide materials necessary for the performance of another contract.
verb (used with object)
2.
to make a subcontract for.
verb (used without object)
3.
to make a subcontract.
noun (sʌbˈkɒntrækt)
1.
a subordinate contract under which the supply of materials, services, or labour is let out to someone other than a party to the main contract
verb (ˌsʌbkənˈtrækt)
2.
(intransitive) often foll by for. to enter into or make a subcontract
3.
(transitive) to let out (work) on a subcontract
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