Political Finance
/ˌpɒlɪˈtɪkəl ˈfaɪnæns/
Definitions
- (n.) The regulation, disclosure, and control of the funding of political parties, campaigns, and related activities.
Political finance laws aim to increase transparency in election funding.
- (n.) The study or practice of financial activities influencing political processes and institutions.
Scholars of political finance analyze the impact of money on policymaking.
Forms
- political finance
- political finances
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Commentary
In legal drafting, be precise in delineating between public and private funding and specifying disclosure requirements under political finance law.
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