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contractor

1. something that contracts, esp a muscle
2. Law a person who is a party to a contract
3. the declarer in bridge
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Contractor

One who undertakes the performance of construction, provides labor and materials in accordance with plans and specifications, and contracts for a specific cost and schedule for completion of the work.
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contractor

One who undertakes responsibility for the performance of construction work, including the provision of labor and materials, in accordance with plans and specifications and under a contract specifying cost and schedule for completion of the work; the person or organization responsible for performing the work, 1 and identified as such in the owner-contractor agreement.
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