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noun
A non-legislative designation by a telephone call from a legislator, of specific projects for funding as part of funding for more general programs.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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verb
To apply pressure on a government agency to fund a specific project as part of a more general program.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: US, transitive
Topics: government, politics
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History
Blend of phone + earmark.
