Withholding
/wɪðˈhoʊldɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) The act of retaining part of a payment, often taxes or wages, by a payer under legal obligation.
The employer must ensure proper withholding of income tax from employees' salaries.
- (v.) The action of refraining from giving or granting something legally due, such as information or payment.
The company is withholding evidence requested in the discovery process.
Forms
- withholdings
- withheld
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Commentary
Commonly used in tax and employment contexts to denote legal retention of funds; also applies broadly to legal refusal to provide information or payment.
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