political contribution
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Definition
Noun: A donation of money or something of value given to a politician, a political campaign, or a political party to support their activities, often with the intent to influence policy or gain access.
Usage
This term specifically refers to a financial or in-kind gift provided for political purposes. It is a key concept in campaign finance and political lobbying. * The wealthy businessman made a large political contribution to the senator's re-election fund. * Laws require full disclosure of all political contributions above a certain amount.
Advanced Usage
- "Soft money" contribution: Refers to money contributed to a political party for general "party-building" activities, rather than directly to a specific candidate's campaign (historically subject to different regulations).
- In-kind contribution: A non-monetary contribution, such as donated goods, services, or property use (e.g., providing office space or air travel).
Variants and Related Words
- Campaign contribution: A more specific term often used interchangeably with "political contribution," emphasizing donations for election campaigns.
- Political donation: A near-synonym, though sometimes "donation" can imply a broader charitable context.
- Contribute (verb): To give a contribution.
- They plan to contribute to several candidates.
Synonyms
- Donation
- Campaign donation
- Political gift
Antonyms
- Political expenditure
- Campaign expense
Related Phrases
- Make a contribution to: The standard phrase for the act of giving.
- He decided to make a contribution to the governor's campaign.
- Contribution limit: The maximum amount an individual or entity is legally permitted to contribute.
- The contribution limit for individuals is reset each election cycle.
Noun
- a contribution made to a politician or a political campaign or a political party