"Proxmired" meaning in English

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Adjective

Etymology: Proxmire + -ed, after William Proxmire (1915–2005), American Democratic politician who issued an annual "Golden Fleece Award" to focus media attention on projects he viewed as a self-serving waste of tax dollars. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Proxmire|ed}} Proxmire + -ed Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} Proxmired (not comparable)
  1. (of scientific research, etc.) Unfairly obstructed for political gain. Wikipedia link: William Proxmire Tags: not-comparable, usually

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