political favor

noun

: a political act or decision that helps someone
The company made campaign donations in exchange/return for political favors.

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Like Bloomberg, he is poised to hire with commitments beyond political favor-trading. — Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 1 Jan. 2026 As the cowboy image has come to take on these meanings, Republicans’ use of it to gain political favor is well-documented. — Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 19 Oct. 2025 The pardon granted by the president was not some political favor but an act to a citizen who earned it for a life well lived after a crime committed more than 20 years ago. — Mac Engel february 13, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Feb. 2026 Operational engagement shouldn’t be a political favor, but a basic function of competent disease response. — Craig Spencer, STAT, 13 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for political favor

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“Political favor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/political%20favor. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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