Computergate

English

Etymology

From computer +‎ -gate.

Pronunciation

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Proper noun

Computergate

1. (US, slang) A 1981 controversy around allegations that the staff of US politician Jerry Brown deliberately destroyed computer cards in order to obstruct an investigation into his campaign.
2. (Australia, slang) A 1978 controversy around Australian prime minister Malcolm Fraser's decision to award a bid for computer systems to IBM rather than the cheaper FACOM.