Proxmired

English

Etymology

From Proxmire +‎ -ed, after William Proxmire (1915–2005), American Democratic politician who issued an annual "Golden Fleece Award" to focus media attention on projects he viewed as a self-serving waste of tax dollars.

Adjective

Proxmired (not comparable)

1. (of scientific research, etc.) Unfairly obstructed for political gain.