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corporate welfare bum (plural corporate welfare bums) (chiefly Canada, idiomatic, derogatory) A business corporation or business executive receiving significant financial assistance from government sources.

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  1. corporate welfare bum (plural corporate welfare bums) (chiefly Canada, idiomatic, derogatory) A business corporation or business executive receiving significant financial assistance from government sources.