"Abscam" meaning in All languages combined

See Abscam on Wiktionary

Proper name [English]

Etymology: Short for Arab scam, later re-explained as Abdul scam after the name of the fictitious company involved, in response to complaints from the American-Arab Relations Committee. Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Abscam
  1. (US, historical) A code name for a sting operation set up by the FBI in the 1970s to thwart bribery in Congress. Tags: US, historical
    Sense id: en-Abscam-en-name-lXi2VyFv Categories (other): American English, English entries with incorrect language header

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