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Definition of Watergate
1. Noun. A political scandal involving abuse of power and bribery and obstruction of justice; led to the resignation of Richard Nixon in 1974.
Definition of Watergate
1. Proper noun. An American political scandal (beginning with a burglary in the Watergate Hotel in Washington, DC in 1972) that eventually led to resignation of US President Richard Nixon. ¹
2. Noun. a gate opening onto water, or only or mainly accessible by water. ¹
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