logroll

[ lawg-rohl, log- ]
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verb (used with object)
  1. to procure the passage of (a bill) by logrolling.

verb (used without object)
  1. to engage in political logrolling.

Origin of logroll

1
1825–35, Americanism; back formation from logrolling

Other words from logroll

  • logroller, noun

Words Nearby logroll

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British Dictionary definitions for logroll

logroll

/ (ˈlɒɡˌrəʊl) /


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

Derived forms of logroll

  • logroller, noun

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