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
