The word "holdback" means to keep something from happening or to restrain it. It can refer to stopping oneself from doing or saying something, or it can also mean withholding or delaying something intentionally. Full definition
In 2015, the assistance holdback amount for her plan is $ 24,500. (taxplanningguide.ca)
3 disbursements: 1st draw on closing - max 1/3 of holdback not to exceed 80 % of acquisition. (sg-comdigital.com)
While most of the mandated reductions came from labor savings achieved through the agreement reached with the State Employee Bargaining Agent Coalition (SEBAC) over the summer, the governor was still required to issue approximately $ 180 million in holdbacks for fiscal year 2018. (ctschoolfinance.org)