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noun
The practice where retailers charge manufacturers a slotting fee to place their products on the shelves of stores.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
Topics: business
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noun
A scheme where prison inmates are charged for their accommodation (meals, clothing etc.) while in prison.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: US, uncountable
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noun
A scheme where prisoners can pay to be moved to a more desirable prison.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: US, uncountable
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noun
A United Kingdom government policy, due to come into effect in April 2017 but never implemented, whereby council tenants earning £30,000 (£40,000 in London) would have to pay "market or near market rents".
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: UK, uncountable
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History
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