super PAC

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A political action committee which may support a political candidate, and officially endorse one, but is legally bound to not coordinate with any candidate, and is not limited in financial contributions from donors or financial spending.

Word forms

super PAC super PACs

Etymology

Coined by reporter Eliza Newlin Carney in 2010.

Synonyms

independent-expenditure only committee
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