clout list

English - English

Definition of clout list in English English dictionary

A usually secret list containing the names of people who are to be given special access, benefits, or influence in a political or social situation, especially as a result of having personal, professional, or financial relationships with those in authority

The University of Illinois announced Monday that it will temporarily suspend the use of a clout list in the admissions process—a practice school officials first downplayed after it was described in a Tribune investigation.

Turkish pronunciation

klaut lîst

Pronunciation

/ˈklout ˈləst/ /ˈklaʊt ˈlɪst/