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noun
A currency not fully backed by specie.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable, usually
Topics: economics, sciences
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Antonyms: none provided
noun
Funds contributed to political parties for activities intended to influence state or local elections.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: US, uncountable, usually
Topics: government, politics
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noun
Academic funds that are irregular or unexpected, such as donations.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable, usually
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: hard money
noun
political contributions made in such a way as to avoid the United States regulations for federal election campaigns (as by contributions to a political action committee)
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: political contribution, political donation
History
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