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Meaning of pay to play | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

  1. Any kind of charge to engage in an activity.
    uncountable
  2. Campaign contributions (or outright bribes or graft) required to avail oneself of certain opportunities controlled by politicians, such as uncompetitive government contracts.
    US, especially, uncountable

CEFR level

C1
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This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

pay to win pay toilet pay train pay TV pay what you want Pay-as-you-earn

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