This is fine in the pages of a polemical novel, and an excellent thing for democracy in a parliament that often appears full of placemen. (theguardian.com)
Typical investment company setup — board are placemen with no operational role. (wexboy.wordpress.com)
«Unavoidable,» squealed Alexander, the Lib Dems» placeman at the Treasury, echoing the Tory line. (newstatesman.com)