Holdback
Type: noun
Pronunciation: /hold-bak/
Also spelled or known as: Hold Back, Holdback Period
Plural: Holdbacks
Related: Release Window, Exclusivity
What does Holdback mean? A contractual restriction delaying the release, distribution, broadcast, or availability of content for a specified period.
Holdbacks are commonly used to protect exclusive distribution rights, theatrical releases, streaming windows, or promotional campaigns.
Holdback synonyms: Holdback Period, Release Delay, Distribution Restriction
Example sentence: “The licensing agreement included a ninety-day holdback.”
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