Holdover
/ˈhoʊldˌoʊvər/
Definitions
- (n.) A person who remains in office after their term has expired until a successor is qualified.
The governor served as a holdover until the newly elected official took office.
- (adj.) Continuing in force or effect beyond the original term or expiration date.
The holdover provisions of the contract remain effective until renegotiated.
Forms
- holdovers
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Commentary
Typically used in governmental or organizational contexts to describe officials or conditions persisting beyond the normal term.
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