2. A piece of chance or occasional work; any definite work undertaken
in gross for a fixed price; as, he did the job for a thousand dollars.
3. A public transaction done for private profit; something performed
ostensibly as a part of official duty, but really for private gain; a
corrupt official business.
4. Any affair or event which affects one, whether fortunately or
unfortunately. [Colloq.]
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