early-life check

A form of early life check — An investigation into a person’s, often a politician’s or journalist’s, ethnic or religious background, especially to determine if they are Jewish.

Meanings

nounearly-life check (plural early-life checks)

plural early-life checks

  1. alternativeAlternative form of early life check
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