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subcontract

[suhb-kon-trakt, suhb-kon-, suhb-kuhn-trakt]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

a contract by which one agrees to render services or to provide materials necessary for the performance of another contract.

verb (used with object)

to make a subcontract for.

verb (used without object)

to make a subcontract.

subcontract

noun

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

to enter into or make a subcontract
(tr) to let out (work) on a subcontract

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Word History and Origins

Origin of subcontract¹

First recorded in 1595–1605; sub- + contract

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Example Sentences

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Earlier this year whistleblowers flagged concerns over the way some subcontracted staff were being paid.

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Another community organization subcontracted by the Lee Andrews Group was Able Solutions — the organization affiliated with the men in the video, Metro confirmed.

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A union representing hospitality workers has accused an event management company subcontracted by the Long Beach Convention Center of underpaying workers and potentially skirting payroll taxes.

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Unite Here Local 11 accused event management company 1Fifty1 Inc., subcontracted by the Long Beach Convention Center, of paying workers under the table with envelopes of cash.

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The Acacia Center for Justice receives around $200 million in federal funds annually and subcontracts with nonprofits to secure legal representation for around 26,000 migrant children.

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