deep pocket

noun

1
: a person or an organization having substantial financial resources
2
deep pockets plural : substantial financial resources
a corporation with deep pockets
deep-pocketed
ˈdēp-ˈpä-kə-təd
adjective

Examples of deep pocket in a Sentence

argued that the deep pockets will benefit most from the tax cuts
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That puts companies with deep pockets at an advantage. Samantha Subin, CNBC, 2 Nov. 2024 On the other hand, Harris has continued to attract backers with deep pockets. Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2024 The businessman with deep pockets is one of a number of Republican Senate candidates recruited in part for their ability to fund their own campaigns this cycle. Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2024 An open State Assembly seat in Silicon Valley has captured the attention of outside groups with deep pockets that have pumped nearly $3.7 million into a race between two legislative staffers. Grace Hase, The Mercury News, 31 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for deep pocket 

Word History

First Known Use

1805, in the meaning defined at sense 2

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The first known use of deep pocket was in 1805

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“Deep pocket.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deep%20pocket. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.

Legal Definition

deep pocket

noun
deep pock·​et
1
: a person or organization having substantial financial resources especially for the purpose of paying damages
2
plural : substantial financial resources
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