service contract

British

noun

a contract between an employer and a senior employee, esp a director, executive, etc

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But something more structural and long-term has been unfolding, something that looks far less like a one-off weapons sale and more like a long-term service contract.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 28, 2026

The agency also has proposed prohibiting pay-TV operators from imposing a fee for early termination of a service contract, saying such charges can restrict consumer choice.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 15, 2024

Pemex wanted to develop Lakach with the U.S. company using a service contract, a mechanism used prior to the Mexico's energy sector opening in 2013-14.

From Reuters • Nov. 7, 2023

It is not clear when she would be able to take on such a role under the terms of her civil service contract.

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2023

They were the first to answer the medical calls from any planet with a medical service contract with Hospital Earth.

From Star Surgeon by Nourse, Alan Edward

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