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[Noun] | "ear*mark" | \ ˈir-ˌmärk \
1: a mark of identification on the ear of an animal
2: a distinguishing mark
3: a provision in Congressional legislation that allocates a specified amount of money for a specific project, program, or organization
Origin: 15th century ;
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[Verb] | "earmark"
1: to mark (livestock) with an earmark
2: to mark in a distinguishing manner
3: to designate (something, such as funds) for a specific use or owner
Origin: 1591 ;
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[Verb] | "earmark"
1: to keep or intend for a special purpose;
* e.g., " ... the earnings from my second job have been earmarked for a down payment on a car "
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[ "earmark" ]
1: Euphemism for "bribe"
* e.g., ... Wow, Ted! Did you see that stupid bill they are trying to pass? No way I'm gonna vote for that thing. It could destroy us. Unless, of course, I can get some serious pork of my own in there. An earmark or two. Then, who cares!! Free money!!!
[ "earmark" ]
2: A viral mechanism for getting political whores to vote for bad policy, which they would have wisely rejected, by making it even worse.
* e.g., ... There are over 8,000 earmarks in the "Stimulus" Bill.
[ "earmark" ]
3: Generally, a corrupting policy of political enticements to manipulate the legislature into self-serving, palm-greasing, government expansion and treasury looting.
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[ "earmark" ]
1: Money already spent that you dont have YET.
* e.g., ... I'll gladly earmark you Tuesday for a hamburger today.
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