Phrase guide

conscience money

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

Money which is voluntarily paid by a party who feels guilt, and seeks to provide compensation, for some past misdeed or negligence.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic, uncountable

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Meaning relationships

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noun

Meaning 2

payment made voluntarily to reduce guilt over dishonest dealings

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

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Broader terms: payment

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Manx: argid cooinsheanse — money which is voluntarily paid by a party who feels guilt
  • Polish: pieniądze wpłacone dla uspokojenia sumienia — money which is voluntarily paid by a party who feels guilt