Definition of "junket" []

• A dessert made from flavored milk and rennet. (noun)
• A party, banquet, or outing. (noun)
• A trip or tour, especially: (noun)
• One taken by an official at public expense. (noun)
• One taken by a person who is the guest of a business or agency seeking favor or patronage. (noun)

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• "But it turns out the junket is the least of the story, because after the trip NAFTASib also gave money to the U.S."
• "E in a gambling sense, a junket is a cheap or free trip to a casino or similar establishment on the guarantee that players will gamble for a specific period of time or wager a specific amount of money."
• "It's what you call a junket -- you know, entertainment and gambling and shit."