"corporate welfare" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Reportedly coined in 1956 by Ralph Nader, in allusion to social welfare programs. Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} corporate welfare (uncountable)
  1. (politics, derogatory) Subsidies and other favorable treatment given to corporations by the government. Wikipedia link: corporate welfare Tags: derogatory, uncountable Categories (topical): Politics
    Sense id: en-corporate_welfare-en-noun-UWMl4hUc Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: government, politics

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