Placeman
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈpleɪsman/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Placeman is a noun meaning (UK politics, derogatory) One appointed to an office, especially in government, as a reward for political or other support; an appointee, a yes-man.
Meaning
(UK politics, derogatory) One appointed to an office, especially in government, as a reward for political or other support; an appointee, a yes-man.
Example Sentences
Plus, contrary to hysterical prediction and uninformed innuendo, Bryant Lemuel's influence did not fill this pilot project with compliant placemen, instead leaving all appointments to the university science faculty.
Predictably, the brow-beaten Clement in the end submitted to Philip's demands that the papal commission, which was eventually convened in November 1309, should consist predominantly of clerics who were known to be royal placemen.
Word Forms
- placemen
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include ejected, placemanship, appointee, appointer, delegate, commissar.
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