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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 ;

    [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 ;

    [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.

     [ "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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