side deal

British  

noun

1. a transaction between two people for their private benefit, which is subsidiary to a contract negotiated by them on behalf of the organizations they represent

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Example Sentences

Although players are allowed to have separate endorsement and other business deals, the NBA probe is trying to determine whether the Clippers participated in arranging the side deal beyond simply introducing Aspiration executives to Leonard.

From Los Angeles Times

At issue in this case is whether the Clippers participated in arranging the side deal beyond simply introducing Aspiration executives to Leonard.

From Los Angeles Times

The NBA looked into allegations that the Clippers paid Leonard or his representative and uncle, Dennis Robertson, a side deal when he first joined the team in 2019.

From Los Angeles Times

The letter refers to this possible agreement as a “side deal.”

From Salon

But Skydance didn’t comment, fueling speculation that this “side deal” may have come from their side.

From Salon