Government Slang, Jargon, and New Words from Double-Tongued Dictionary

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additionality n. It raised a concern that industry insiders refer to as “additionality.” Some believe that in order for the offsets to be considered legitimate, companies or farms must use the money for the carbon offset purchases to employ measures greater than those previously used. In short, the money must provide an additional impact into reducing carbon in the environment. [English Government Jargon] [full cite] (Feb. 9, 2008)

agreemo n. Foreign Affairs Minister Kaliopate Tavola confirmed that he received the green light on the nomination of Ratu Epeli Kanaimawi from Kuala Lumpur. “It’s now confirmed,” he said. “We have received what’s called the agreemo from the Malaysian Government.” [English Government Politics] [full cite] (Aug. 24, 2006)

agreemo n. It is learnt that Damodar Gautam designated as the ambassador to the US, who’s agreemo is yet to come, was also rewarded for that post through Bhattarai’s pressure. [English Government Politics] [full cite] (Aug. 24, 2006)

agreemo n. Prime Minister has announced the decision to appoint a High Commissioner.…Normally, with respect to other countries, we take four to six weeks to give the Agreemo which is inbuilt in the process since at several levels approvals have to be secured. From the day the Agreemo is sought, it will take four to six weeks. [English Government Politics] [full cite] (Aug. 24, 2006)

agreemo n. The government has approved the “agreemo” of newly appointed US Ambassador to Bangladesh Patrica A Butenis. [English Government Politics] [full cite] (Aug. 24, 2006)

agremo n. The agremo’ of our Ambassador in Bangkok came after 4 months of sending his name from Kathmandu. Now, that he has been recalled again in such a short time, one doesn’t know how long the Thais are going to take to accept the name of our new envoy. [English Government Politics] [full cite] (Aug. 24, 2006)

auto fraudo n. Democrats passed the Motor Voter law in 1993 (in the meeting I started hearing the old Republican name for it, “auto fraudo”), which permanently loosened the rules on mailed-in voter registration. [English Automobiles & Transportation Government Politics Slang] [full cite] (Oct. 30, 2008)

bear pit n. In an Australian first, politicians will be able to breastfeed their babies in NSW Parliament, under landmark rules. The controversial move is sure to ruffle the feathers of some male MPs who dominate Parliament’s lower house chamber, affectionately known as the “bear pit.” [English Australia Government Slang] [full cite] (Oct. 18, 2007)

bedwetter n. A member of Congress once told me that Representatives who consider changing their votes based on only a dozen or so phone calls from constituents are referred to as “bedwetters” by the other members of Congress. [English Government Slang] [full cite] (Apr. 30, 2009)

big mother n. Later, looking through the transcribed notes of the interview, I note two phrases used by the Premier: “big brother federal Government” and “big mother central Canada” (at least he has kept it familial). His comments belie a genuine resentment toward the central authority. [English Government Slang] [full cite] (Aug. 11, 2006)

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