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buy off

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1. buy off - Noun

2. buy off - Verb

Meaning

pay someone with influence in order to receive a favor

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After the battle Archbishop Sigeric of Canterbury and the aldermen of the south-western provinces advised King Aethelred to buy off the Vikings rather than continue the armed struggle. Source: Internet

The IBAC inquiry heard of elaborate schemes by Mr Woodman to influence and buy off key figures at Casey Council in a bid to try to win favourable planning decisions. Source: Internet

Today in Australia, the Nissan Navara N-Trek Special Edition is pretty much the limit of what people who want a tough truck capable of taming the outback can buy off the showroom floor. Source: Internet

Highly recommended to get buy off from all stakeholders with MUCH less change requests, and quick change request turn-arounds when needed. Source: Internet

However I have also been known to pour some of that Costco Pacific Organic Broth (which I also cook with) into a mug, and add a tablespoon of an organic gelatin powder that I buy off Amazon for extra “oomph”. Source: Internet

In the USA, Pro sports players usually have enough money to buy off a doctor to gain access to the best drugs that aren't caught by current drug testing. Source: Internet

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