jawboning
The post-PC polite word for a corporate shakedown, it is a slang term used to describe "political strong-arming." While a shakedown is usually driven by the need for more power and control, "jawboning" is considered more ethical because it is a modern version of "calling it like it is."
See also : CEO-speak
NetLingo Classification: Online Jargon
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