unusual wealth

This page is about the doublespeak term unusual wealth

Meaning

money from corruption

For example

  • The former chief of police has been charged with amassing "unusual wealth" while in office.

  • Very few politicians are jailed for corruption and unusual wealth, even when found guilty.

Note:
Also "unusually wealthy" and "unusually rich".

Quick Quiz

"Unusual wealth" is wealth from

a. arresting corrupt politicians

b. having an unusual career

c. crime and corruption
a) arresting corrupt politicians b) having an unusual career c) crime and corruption

Contributor: Matt Errey