panel beating n.— «Australian police told the Herald they had been trying to influence local police not to beat suspects, a practice known as “panel beating.”» —“Thin blue line of violence” by Craig...
Mart Brothers n.pl. the American retail store chains Wal-Mart and K-Mart. Editorial Note: This term is ironically jocular through comparison to local stores that tend to be named after their owners and in contrast to the two retailers’—especially...
golden share n.— «Governments often retain control of privatized companies by granting themselves “special rights”—also known as “golden shares”—that go beyond the rights associated with normal shareholding...
J-cool n.— «Mitsubishi Motors’ brand image will be distinguished by the contemporary, edgy look put forward in the new campaign, which incorporates subtle elements of Asian influence in U.S. pop culture, often referred to as...
vote hauling n.— «“Vote hauling,” as it is known and widely practiced, has long been acknowledged as a way to influence elections. But paying vote haulers is not illegal in Kentucky.… The indictment alleges Turner and his...
cardinal n.— «Istook gained even more influence after being named a so-called “cardinal,” the moniker given to those who chair an appropriations subcommittee.» —“Istook says no to run for governor” by Jim...