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buy off

British  

verb

  1. (tr, adverb) to pay (a person or group) to drop a charge, end opposition, relinquish a claim, etc

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buy off Idioms  

  1. Pay to get rid of a claim or opposition, or to avoid prosecution, as in He was caught trying to buy off the opposing candidate. [First half of 1600s]

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Buy off a star player and let him deal with his teammates.

From Slate • Dec. 9, 2011

Buy off the fight, and we will ratify a peace with gold.'

From A Book of Golden Deeds by Yonge, Charlotte Mary

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