Underdeal

verb

verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To deal insufficiently or inadequately; have dealings which are below requirement or expectation ambitransitive

    "Another cause for sending bills late is that the Assessor could underdeal with property-owner by delaying assessment."

Example

More examples

"Another cause for sending bills late is that the Assessor could underdeal with property-owner by delaying assessment."

Etymology

From under- + deal.

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