corporate welfare

English

Etymology

Reportedly coined in 1956 by Ralph Nader, in allusion to social welfare programs.

Noun

corporate welfare (uncountable)

  1. (politics, derogatory) Subsidies and other favorable treatment given to corporations by the government.
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