logroll

[ lawg-rohl, log- ]

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verb (used with object)

to procure the passage of (a bill) by logrolling.

verb (used without object)

to engage in political logrolling.

Origin of logroll

1825–35, Americanism; back formation from logrolling

Other words from logroll

logroller, noun

Words Nearby logroll

logos
logotype
log out
logperch
log reel
logroll
logrolling
Logroño
log ship
-logue
logway

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British Dictionary definitions for logroll

logroll

/ (ˈlɒɡˌrəʊl) /

verb

mainly US to use logrolling in order to procure the passage of (legislation)

Derived forms of logroll

logroller, noun

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