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ˈback·hand·er N

1. backhander SPORTS:

backhander

2. backhander Brit inf (bribe):

backhander
backhander
Schmiergeld nt pej inf
to take a backhander from sb
sich acc von jdm schmieren lassen pej inf

backhander N handel

Specialized Vocabulary
backhander

Examples from the PONS Dictionary (editorially verified)

to take a backhander from sb

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English
The 38-year-old did a spin in the right circle and unleashed a backhander at the end of the loop.
o.canada.com
But she was unlucky to see her brilliant backhander thud against the upright and curve out of play late in the first half.
www.thehindu.com
From the very outset, there were reports of backhanders and corruption.
www.dailymail.co.uk
He started hitting the altar wine too much, going easy on people in confession and getting backhanders for doing quicker masses.
www.joe.ie
There are people taking backhanders left right and centre.
www.heraldscotland.com
Since the character's debut in 1995, his corruption had steadily grown, taking backhanders from suspects, making deals with dodgy criminals, and getting himself immersed into the underworld of crime.
en.wikipedia.org
Many were taking backhanders from the women as a form of protection.
www.sunshinecoastdaily.com.au
And a few backhanders to sidestep law issues.
www.theargus.co.uk
The first came on a backhander from the slot at 6:55.
www.thehockeynews.com
I did not get into politics to give out backhanders.
www.telegraph.co.uk

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