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| graft [ graft ] |
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1. corrupt actions of official: the use of dishonest or illegal means to gain money or property by somebody in a position of power or in elected office
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2. money obtained corruptly: something obtained illegally by taking advantage of high position or office
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transitive and intransitive verb (past and past participle graft·ed, present participle graft·ing, 3rd person present singular grafts) |
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get by deceit: to obtain money or property by deceit
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| [Mid-19th century. Origin ?] |
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 graft·er noun |
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