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Soft Money

Definition:

Soft money refers to political campaign contributions that are made to political parties or other organizations rather than directly to a particular candidate's campaign. Soft money donations are typically not subject to the same contribution limits and disclosure requirements as donations given directly to a candidate.

Senses:

Sense 1: Political Campaign Contributions

In the realm of political financing, soft money refers to the funds donated to political parties or organizations for use in promoting general party interests or activities, rather than supporting a specific candidate.

Example sentence: The political party relied on soft money to expand their grassroots initiatives and advertise their platform in key swing states.

Sense 2: Unregulated Funds

Soft money can also refer to unregulated funds used for political purposes that bypass strict campaign finance laws by exploiting loopholes or using indirect channels.

Example sentence: The advocacy group found ways to funnel soft money into issue-based ads without directly endorsing any particular candidate.

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