Meaning of placeman | Babel Free

Definitions

One appointed to an office, especially in government, as a reward for political or other support; an appointee, a yes-man.

UK, derogatory

Examples

“Plus, contrary to hysterical prediction and uninformed innuendo, Bryant Lemuel's influence⟳ did not fill⟳ this pilot project with compliant placemen, instead leaving all appointments to the university science faculty.”

“Predictably, the brow-beaten Clement in the end⟳ submitted to Philip's demands that the papal commission, which was eventually convened in November 1309, should consist⟳ predominantly of clerics who were known to be royal placemen.”

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