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Subcontractor (Noun)
|səbˈkänˌtraktər|

Definition:
A business or person who is paid to do part of the work of another person or company.

Examples:
We had a problem with one of our subcontractors on a project last month and this led to serious delays.
Always check whether a contractor is using subcontractors, and who is liable if things go wrong.