Meaning & use
Side Deal
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A separate, often informal or private, agreement made alongside a main contract or arrangement.
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The two executives struck a side deal that wasn't disclosed to shareholders.
He suspected the partners had made a side deal behind his back.
A note on using this word
Usually written as two words; side deals are often viewed with suspicion because they can undermine the fairness of the main agreement.
Words with a similar meaning
backroom agreementside agreement
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