Holdout

['həʊldaʊt]

(noun.) the act of hiding playing cards in a gambling game so they are available for personal use later.

(noun.) a refusal by a negotiator to come to terms in the hope of obtaining a better deal.

(noun.) a negotiator who hopes to gain concessions by refusing to come to terms; 'their star pitcher was a holdout for six weeks'.

Editor: Percival--From WordNet