subcontract Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a contract assigning to another party some obligations of a prior contract
  2. verb arranged for contracted work to be done by others
    farm out; job.
  3. verb work under a subcontract; engage in a subcontract

WordNet


Sub*con"tract noun
Definitions
  1. A contract under, or subordinate to, a previous contract.

Webster 1913