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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun Money paid in settlement of a previously evaded obligation in recognition of delinquency.
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun payment made voluntarily to reduce guilt over dishonest dealings
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