Retention المحتجز
Definition
A percentage deducted from every progress claim as security for quality, half released at preliminary handover and the balance after the defects liability period passes without defects — not at handover itself.
Example
10% retained from each claim, capped at 5% of the contract.
Where it is used
Securing the remedy of defects before discharge.
Related terms
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