Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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porcupine provision | Yes | No | No | No |
scorched-earth policy | Yes | No | No | No |
porcupine provision (noun) | scorched-earth policy (noun) |
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a measure undertaken by a corporation to discourage unwanted takeover attempts | the target company defends itself by selling off its crown jewels |