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Kickback
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Kickback
A slang term used to describe the payment of something of value to another individual with the goal of persuading or influencing their decision or performance in certain situations.

Notes:
A kickback may be in the form of cash or favors, and can be legal or illegal. A common form of kickbacks, in the context of investing, are commission rebates for investors who trade frequently.

See also: Commission
Kickback
In the context of finance, refers to compensation of dealers by sales finance companies for discounting installment purchase paper.
In the context of contracts, refers to secret payments made to insure that the contract goes to a specific firm.
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