subcontractor

American  

[suhb-kon-trak-ter, suhb-kon-, suhb-kuhn-trak-ter] / sʌbˈkɒn træk tər, ˈsʌbˌkɒn-, ˌsʌb kənˈtræk tər /

noun

1. Law. a person who or business that contracts to provide some service or material necessary for the performance of another's contract.

2. a person or business firm contracted to do part of another's work.

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Etymology

Origin of subcontractor

First recorded in 1835–45; sub- + contractor

Example Sentences

Another sign of the software project’s novel approach: The defense companies, which traditionally transact directly with the Pentagon, are acting as subcontractors to the tech companies in the group.

From The Wall Street Journal

The companies that managed the site—Acquisition Logistics and its subcontractor Akima Global Services—failed to provide many of the basics required under its contract with ICE, Escobar and detainees said.

From The Wall Street Journal

A quarrying and construction firm has been fined £110,000 after the death of a subcontractor.

From BBC

Weedn said the collectors were subcontractors, not campaign employees, and that attorneys were contacting authorities.

From Los Angeles Times

Despite Ryanair being one of Edinburgh Airport's biggest carriers, and flying from other Scottish airports including Glasgow and Prestwick, the sheriff officers were unable to find anyone who was not a subcontractor.

From BBC