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withholding

/ˈhwɪθ.hɔldɪŋ/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does withholding mean?

noun, verb

The act of withholding something, especially money or information, or the state of being withheld. The act of holding back or keeping something secret.

Example

"The company's financial reports revealed a pattern of withholding profits from tax authorities."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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