"practical completion" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: practical completions [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|-|s}} practical completion (usually uncountable, plural practical completions)
  1. (construction) In a construction contract, the point at which the property can be occupied and used. Typically, half of the retention monies are released, the contractor's potential liability for liquidated damages ends and the defects rectification period begins. Tags: uncountable, usually Categories (topical): Construction
    Sense id: en-practical_completion-en-noun-NvjEOqnW Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: business, construction, manufacturing

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