527

noun

A tax-exempt organization whose role is to influence the selection, nomination, election, appointment or defeat of candidates for federal, state or local public office.

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Meanings

noun527 (plural 527s)

plural 527s

  1. USA tax-exempt organization whose role is to influence the selection, nomination, election, appointment or defeat of candidates for federal, state or local public office.

Origin

Named after section 527 of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code, which governs them.

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APA

527. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/527

MLA

“527.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/527. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “527,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/527.

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