Reference meaning
pay-to-play
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Accepting donations or favors in exchange for favors; corrupt.
Other meanings
2. adjective
Requiring payment from the player.
3. verb
To incur a cost to participate in an activity; especially, in a corrupt way.
4. verb
To make a campaign contribution or illegal payment to avail oneself of business or other opportunities controlled by politicians or civil servants.
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