Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

kickback

noun

/ˈkɪk.bæk/

Definition

A form of illegal payment made to a person in return for arranging a business deal.

Examples

After the deal was signed, the contractor received a hefty kickback from the supplier.
The investigation revealed a network of kickbacks between the officials and several companies.

Meaning

Kickback refers to a payment made to someone to influence their actions regarding a transaction. It usually involves a portion of the payment being returned to the person who facilitated or influenced the deal.