corrupt practices act

noun

: a law regulating the amount and source of political campaign contributions and requiring detailed reports of expenditures

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“Corrupt practices act.” Merriam-Webster.com Legal Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/legal/corrupt%20practices%20act. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.

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