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单词 place-mongering
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place-mongering
place-mongering n.
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society > trade and finance > fees and taxes > illegal payment or exaction > [noun] > bribe > bribery > taking of bribes > by officials or to make appointments
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place-mongering1843
1843 C. G. F. Gore Birthright xxiv. 123/1 To be sure, one does not accuse Lady Anastasia of place-mongering, which might be equally hereditary.
1899 Salt Lake Semi-Weekly Tribune 30 May 15/2 The social and political corruption that we see all about us; the place-mongering, the statesmanship-gambling, [etc.].
1990 William & Mary Q. 47 166 He cultivated his reputation to enhance his ability to lead; and he chafed at place-mongering in the British army because it was inherently unjust as well as biased against colonials.
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