plural kickbacks
: an amount of money that is given to someone in return for providing help in a secret and dishonest business deal
Several company executives were accused of accepting kickbacks.
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“Kickback.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/kickback. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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