swampbuster
n.— «Added to the “sodbuster” penalties were new “swampbuster” provisions applying the same sanctions to farmers who drain wetlands to plant crops.» —“Dairy, Soil Plans OK’d; Grain Policies Debated” Omaha World-Herald July 10, 1985. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
Further reading
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