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noun
The practice of giving favours or money to voters in connection with a candidate for a current or future election, in order to sway enough voters so that the candidate will win.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
Topics: government, politics
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noun
The practice of an elected politician giving favours or money to some or all voters in the politician's electorate, or to certain organizations, as compensation or payback for support from those voters or organizations in the past.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
Topics: government, politics
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History
From pork barrel + -ing.
Across languages
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