a transaction between two people for their private benefit, which is subsidiary to a contract negotiated by them on behalf of the organizations they represent
Examples of 'side deal' in a sentence
side deal
But this side deal would need to be approved by 75% of investors.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
They may argue that even if there was a side deal, it wasn't illegal.
Houston Chronicle (2004)
Defense lawyers may deny there was a side deal, at least an enforceable one.
Houston Chronicle (2004)
The extraordinary side deal had been uncovered by investigators who were hired by the board after a tip-off from a whistleblower.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
It is known to have been discussing side deals with potential partners.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
But side deals including a 1.5million contract with a magazine mean the couple will make a profit on the day.
The Sun (2011)
His was the second contract the league looked at, including all side deals and promotional deals.
Globe and Mail (2003)
Yet he maintains that he emerges with his 'integrity intact'; there were no 'side deals', nor did he mislead the cabinet.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Do side deals with traders not party to the scam well before the fix window to neutralise their effect.