SUBCONTRACTOR

subcontractor

(noun) someone who enters into a subcontract with the primary contractor

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

subcontractor (plural subcontractors)

A contractor hired by a general contractor employed by the contractor rather than directly hired by the customer.

Source: Wiktionary


Sub`con*tract"or, n.

Definition: One who takes a portion of a contract, as for work, from the principal contractor.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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