word
rent seeking
RENT SEE-king
rɛnt ˈsiːkɪŋListen
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Syllable breakdown
rentseeking
Dictionary meaning
Efforts to gain wealth through political influence or privilege rather than productive activity.
History and origin
Economics and public-choice terminology.
Examples
- The report warned that licensing rules encouraged rent seeking.
Common mispronunciations
rent SEEK-ing
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