Kickback
/ˈkɪkˌbæk/
Definitions
- (n.) An illicit payment made as a bribe or to reward preferential treatment.
The contractor was caught giving a kickback to the official for securing the contract.
- (n.) A sudden upward or backward movement, especially of a firearm or tool.
He was injured by the kickback of the power saw.
Forms
- kickbacks
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'kickback' primarily denotes illegal payments rather than physical recoil; clarity depends on context.
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