Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

side-deal

noun
/ˈsaɪd dɪl/
Definition
An informal agreement made outside of regular business arrangements.
Examples
  • After the meeting, they struck a side-deal regarding the project’s budget.
  • He was known to make side-deals that often went unnoticed by his superiors.
  • The side-deal allowed them to bypass some of the regulatory requirements.
Meaning
A side-deal refers to a secondary agreement that is not part of the main contract or transaction, often made to benefit one or more parties involved without the knowledge of others.
Synonyms
  • under-the-table deal
  • informal agreement
  • secret arrangement