Escrow
A financial arrangement where a third party holds funds until conditions are met.
Escrow arrangements provide security for both parties by ensuring that funds are only released when contractual conditions are fulfilled. This can prevent disputes and ensure that resources are available when needed to complete the project as agreed.
Used in a sentence
The funds are in escrow and will be released once all project milestones are met.
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