"pay or play" meaning in All languages combined

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        "A kind of contract ensuring that an actor, director, etc. is paid even if their work is ultimately not used."
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        "(film, often attributive) A kind of contract ensuring that an actor, director, etc. is paid even if their work is ultimately not used."
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          "word": "pay per play"
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        "(film, often attributive) A kind of contract ensuring that an actor, director, etc. is paid even if their work is ultimately not used."
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