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Definition of: shamateurism
(sham′ə·t
r′iz·əm, -ə·tər·iz′-) noun
The practice in some sports of offering amateur athletes large fees, ostensibly for expenses, but actually as an inducement to participate. [<SHAM + AMATEURISM]
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