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(politics, derogatory) The practice of paid speaking before commercial interests, viewed as a potential source of conflict of interest.

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Source Word

buckraking

derogatory uncountable

(politics, derogatory) The practice of paid speaking before commercial interests, viewed as a potential source of conflict of interest.

Japanese Meaning

（政治の文脈で、軽蔑的に）商業的利益に配慮して報酬を受けながら行われる公の演説行為。利益相反が懸念されるため、その行為が批判的に捉えられる。

新聞が彼が講演のために多額の報酬を受け取っていたと明らかにした後、多くの有権者はその代表が業界団体からの有料講演で報酬を受け取っていたと非難した。

Sense（1）

(politics, derogatory) The practice of paid speaking before commercial interests, viewed as a potential source of conflict of interest.

Sense（2）

The practice of investigative journalists earning more money from repetitive public speaking than newspapers.