junkets

junkets
jun·ket || 'dʒʌŋkɪt n. pleasure trip, excursion, picnic, outing; sweetened curdled milk (eaten as a dessert); official trip paid for by the government v. take a pleasure trip; host a picnic; feast; entertain; go on a government paid trip

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