giveback
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give·back
(gĭv′băk′)n.
1. A concession made by a labor union during contract negotiations: "The contract ... which called for a giveback of five sick days, was defeated by a ratio of more than 2 to 1" (New York Times).
2. Something that is rebated or returned: a tax giveback.
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giveback
(ˈɡɪvˌbæk)n
(Commerce) commerce US a reduction in wages in return for some other benefit, in time of recession
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give′back`
or give′-back`,
n.
1. (in union negotiations) a reduction in employee wages or benefits conceded by a union in exchange for other benefits or in recognition of depressed economic conditions.
2. something returned, rebated, etc.
[1975–80]
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