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Tammany Hall

Tam·ma·ny Hall [ támmənee hàwl ]


noun 
Definition:
 
corrupt political organization: a political organization formed as a fraternal society in New York in 1789 but mainly known for political corruption in the early 20th century

[Mid-19th century. After Tamanend (1653?-1750), Delaware leader said to have welcomed William Penn (1682)]
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