Proxmired
English
editEtymology
editFrom Proxmire + -ed, after William Proxmire (1915–2005), American Democratic politician who issued an annual "Golden Fleece Award" to focus media attention on projects he viewed as a self-serving waste of tax dollars.
Adjective
editProxmired (not comparable)
- (of scientific research, etc.) Unfairly obstructed for political gain.