dirty money
The term "dirty money" is often used in legal and financial contexts to describe funds obtained or used illicitly.
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Definition
C1Law
(formal, idiomatic)Funds acquired through illegal activities such as theft, bribery, or drug trafficking.
Example
- The police seized millions in dirty money during the drug bust.
C1Finance
(formal, technical)Money that has been laundered to hide its illegal origin.
Example
- The accountant was arrested for helping to launder dirty money.
B2Informal
(informal)Extra payment given to workers for performing dirty or dangerous tasks.
Example
- He received dirty money for working in hazardous conditions.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "dirty money":
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