PoliticsAugust 15, 2026
disgorgement
dis-GORJ-ment
Definition
The act of legally requiring a person or entity to surrender profits or funds acquired through illegal or unethical conduct.
Etymology
Derived from the Old French 'desgorger,' meaning to vomit or discharge, which itself comes from the prefix 'des-' (away) and 'gorge' (throat). It entered English in the 15th century, originally referring to the literal act of vomiting before expanding into legal and financial contexts.
In the news
The article uses the term to describe the nearly $465 million penalty initially leveled against The Trump Organization, which an appeals court later reduced after finding the massive payment requirement excessive.
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Read the full article ↗New York Post