logrolling

English

/ˈlɒɡˌɹəʊlɪŋ/, /ˈlɑɡˌɹoʊlɪŋ/

noun
Definitions
  • (countable) The rolling of logs from one place to another; an occasion when people meet to help each other roll logs.
  • (uncountable) A concerted effort to push forward mutually advantageous legislative agendas by combining two items, either or both of which might fail on its own, into a single bill that is more likely to pass.
  • (uncountable) Mutual recommendation of friends' or colleagues' services or products, such as book recommendations in literary reviews.

Etymology

Compound from English log + English rolling.

Origin

English

rolling

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