clean money
"Clean money" refers to funds that are legally obtained and free from any illicit associations, often used in contrast to laundered money.
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Definition
B2General
(informal, business)Funds acquired through lawful and honest means.
Example
- He prides himself on earning clean money through his hard work.
C1Law
(technical, legal)Money that has been laundered to hide its illegal origins, making it appear legitimate.
Example
- The authorities are cracking down on schemes that turn dirty money into clean money.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "clean money":
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