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Definitions for Logrolling

[1] U.S. Politics . the exchange of support or favors, especially by legislators for mutual political gain as by voting for each other's bills.
[2] cronyism or mutual favoritism among writers, editors, or critics, as in the form of reciprocal flattering reviews; back scratching.
[3] the action of rolling a log or logs to a particular place.
[4] the action of rotating a log rapidly in the water by treading upon it, especially as a competitive sport; birling.
[5] to procure the passage of (a bill) by logrolling.
[6] to engage in political logrolling.
[7] US the practice of undemocratic agreements between politicians involving mutual favours, the trading of votes, etc
[8] another name for birling See birl 1
[9] mainly US to use logrolling in order to procure the passage of (legislation)

Words related to Logrolling

involvement, militancy, advocacy, service, collaboration, partnership, unity, aid, assistance, participation, striking, alliance, help, concurrence, synergy, society, conspiracy, concert, responsiveness, unanimity

Words nearby Logrolling

logorrhoea, logos, logotype, logperch, logroll, logrolling, logroño, logway, logwood, logy, lohan

Origin of Logrolling

1825–35, Americanism ; back formation from logrolling

Other words from Logrolling

log·roll·er , noun

Synonyms for Logrolling

back scratching, favors of office, melon, patronage, payola, perks, perquisite, plum, political favor, pork, public crib, public till, public trough, spoils of office, taxpayer funds