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

French prosecutors opened a manslaughter investigation against TotalEnergies after allegations that it failed to protect its subcontractors in the area, some of whom were among the dead.

From Barron's

Nearly a quarter said their subcontractors lost employees as a result of immigration enforcement.

From The Wall Street Journal

The company, also known as Besi, said order strength reflected an increase in bookings by Asian subcontractors as well as renewed capacity purchases by photonics customers.

From The Wall Street Journal

Serbian leaders have batted away accusations of malfeasance at Linglong, and company rejected responsibility, saying the workers had been hired by one of its subcontractors.

From Barron's

A series of investigations into exploitative work conditions within fashion subcontractors has roiled Italy's luxury industry, with the government decrying attacks on "Made in Italy".

From Barron's