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Definition of buyoff

buyoff

/ˈbaɪˌɔːf/
buy · off

Plural:buyoffs
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• noun

1

North American A bribe or payoff given to secure someone's silence, compliance, or withdrawal of opposition.

Example

"The investigator uncovered evidence of a massive buyoff intended to silence key witnesses in the corporate fraud case."


2

American In manufacturing and engineering, the formal inspection and acceptance of a completed product, component, or system by a customer or quality-control authority.

Example

"The aerospace contractor scheduled the final buyoff of the satellite module for next Tuesday."

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180019102020

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Buyoff. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/buyoff
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