salary cap

noun

A limit on the salaries paid to the employees of an organization imposed by government or some other body

Meanings

nounsalary cap (plural salary caps)

plural salary caps

  1. A limit on the salaries paid to the employees of an organization imposed by government or some other body
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APA

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Chicago

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