logrolling
Americannoun
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U.S. Politics. the exchange of support or favors, especially by legislators for mutual political gain as by voting for each other's bills.
a state senate famous for its logrolling—and suspected of rampant corruption.
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cronyism or mutual favoritism among writers, editors, or critics, as in the form of reciprocal flattering reviews; back scratching.
the well-established journalistic practice of logrolling and mutual admiration.
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the action of rotating a log rapidly in the water by treading upon it, especially as a competitive sport; birling.
noun
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the practice of undemocratic agreements between politicians involving mutual favours, the trading of votes, etc
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another name for birling See birl 1
Etymology
Origin of logrolling
Example Sentences
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“The single-subject rule prevents logrolling, namely, the passage of legislation that, if standing alone, could not muster the necessary votes for enactment,” the lawsuit reads.
From Seattle Times ● May 30, 2023
CIRM’s grantmaking record also fosters the impression of institutional logrolling.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 8, 2019
He stalks around the wrestling ring, high-fiving the crowd before slowly logrolling inside.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 8, 2017
There are plenty of other fish out there to swim with—people with whom to share rewarding comradeship and nourishing ideas and brazen logrolling.
From Slate ● Jan. 15, 2015
The state capital was moved to Springfield as a part of the give and take of logrolling.
From Children of the Market Place by Masters, Edgar Lee
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