Definition of «backdoor deals»

"Backdoor deals" refers to secret or hidden agreements or arrangements made between individuals or groups, usually for personal gain or to bypass legal or ethical processes. These deals are often done in secrecy and without the knowledge of others involved or the public, which can be considered unethical or illegal.

Sentences with «backdoor deals»

One April Sunday, more than a thousand people came together to march against Arctic drilling and the Port of Seattle's backdoor deal with Shell Oil's drilling fleet — and for a better future. (earthjustice.org)
Another lawyer interviewed by the newspaper noted that there are many cases where purported victims propose backdoor deals in exchange for silence. (canadianlawyermag.com)
The mothers of black men killed in encounters with NYPD slammed the agreement as a toothless version of the bills, and Constance Malcolm, mother of Ramarley Graham, said Mark - Viverito was making «backdoor deals with the police commissioner, the devil himself.» (newsday.com)
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