What does conscience money mean?
Definitions for conscience money
con·science mon·ey
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Princeton's WordNet
conscience moneynoun
payment made voluntarily to reduce guilt over dishonest dealings
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conscience money
Conscience money is money that an individual or entity chooses to give, often anonymously, to compensate for unpaid taxes, unpaid debts, defaulted payments, or other financial obligations they feel guilty about. This term is especially used when the money is paid to a government or non-profit organization. This is typically not required by law but is done to ease the person’s conscience.
Etymology and Origins
Conscience Money
Money sent anonymously to the Treasury in respect of Income-Tax after the thought of having defrauded the Revenue has pricked the individual conscience.
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of conscience money in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of conscience money in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9
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