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payola
[ pey-oh-luh ]
noun
, Informal.
- a secret or private payment in return for the promotion of a product, service, etc., through the abuse of one's position, influence, or facilities.
payola
/ peɪˈəʊlə /
noun
- a bribe given to secure special treatment, esp to a disc jockey to promote a commercial product
- the practice of paying or receiving such bribes
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Word History and Origins
Origin of payola1
C20: from pay 1+ -ola, as in Pianola
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Example Sentences
The broadcast industry was already reeling, rocked by scandals -- radio payola and rigged TV quiz shows.
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