sweetheart deal

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Sweetheart Deal

A sale with exceptionally attractive terms, especially offered between persons with an ongoing business or personal relationship. A sweetheart deal may be offered, for example, to a long-time client. The term may, under some circumstances, connote corruption. See also: Fiduciary Responsibility.

sweetheart deal

A collusive, unethical transaction between two parties.
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