Primes
/ˈpraɪmz/
Definitions
- (n.) Contractors or bidders who hold the primary contract or responsibility in a procurement or construction project.
The primes were responsible for coordinating all subcontractors on the building site.
Forms
- prime
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'primes' often refers to primary contractors as distinct from subcontractors; clarity in contract drafting between primes and subs is essential.
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