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PREVAILING WAGE

\pɹɪvˈe͡ɪlɪŋ wˈe͡ɪd͡ʒ], \pɹɪvˈe‍ɪlɪŋ wˈe‍ɪd‍ʒ], \p_ɹ_ɪ_v_ˈeɪ_l_ɪ_ŋ w_ˈeɪ_dʒ]\

Definitions of PREVAILING WAGE

1910 - Black's Law Dictionary (2nd edition)

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The wages, both trade and public work, that workers in a particular area are paid. It is expressed in hourly wages and is inclusive of overtime wages and benefits.

1910 - Black's Law Dictionary (2nd edition)
By Henry Campbell Black

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