U.S. slang. Government funds or benefits dispensed by politicians in order to gain favour with patrons or constituents. See pork barrel, n. 2.
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| 释义 | society > trade and finance > fees and taxes > grants and allowances > [noun] > funds assigned on basis of political patronage (3) pork1879 U.S. slang. Government funds or benefits dispensed by politicians in order to gain favour with patrons or constituents. See pork barrel, n. 2. barrel1884 (in U.S. Political slang): Money for use in a political campaign, esp. for corrupt purposes. Subcategories:— process of (1) |
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