Kickback ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Kickback ( noun )

An illegal payment or bribe given in return for a service or favor, especially in politics or business.

Origin:

The word kickback comes from the word "kick" which means to hit or push a thing and "back" which means to return. the word came into usage in the early 20th century and refers to an illegal payment or bribe given in return for a service or favor.

Examples:

1. The construction company was found guilty of paying kickbacks to the city officials.
2. The politician was caught accepting kickbacks from the lobbyists.
3. The businessman was sentenced to prison for accepting kickbacks.
4. The company was investigated for giving kickbacks to the government officials.
5. The contractor was accused of paying kickbacks to the building inspector.

(As a verb)

Kickback ( verb )

An illegal payment or bribe given in return for a service or favor, especially in politics or business.

Origin:

The word kickback comes from the word "kick" which means to hit or push a thing and "back" which means to return. the word came into usage in the early 20th century and refers to an illegal payment or bribe given in return for a service or favor.

Examples:

1. The construction company was found guilty of paying kickbacks to the city officials.
2. The politician was caught accepting kickbacks from the lobbyists.
3. The businessman was sentenced to prison for accepting kickbacks.
4. The company was investigated for giving kickbacks to the government officials.
5. The contractor was accused of paying kickbacks to the building inspector.