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noun
A consulting or research company that mostly carries out work for US government departments or agencies.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: informal
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noun
An employee of such a firm, especially a former employee of the firm's clients.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: informal
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noun
A short-term money lender to contractors working for the US government but waiting for US congressional appropriations.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: informal
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