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n. Chiefly British One who has a political appointment in the government.

n. One appointed to a political office, especially in government, as a reward for political support; an appointee, a yes-man.

n. One who holds or occupies a place; one who has office under government.

n. One who holds or occupies a place; specifically, one who has an office under government.

n. a disparaging term for an appointee

"Through no fault of his own, he will be labelled the Tories' placeman."

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