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Imperial Core

Much like spoiled kids or people who prefer crustless sandwiches, those in the imperial core rarely realize the harm they create. The countries where rich people keep their money/Where Corporate shareholders live.
"The Imperial Core dumps industrial byproducts in impoverished nations to evade public scrutiny" -- Sun tzu probably
by The last inch of milk March 10, 2022
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institutional imperative

1.how an entire organization can rise up to help a boss justify some deal he’s inclined to do, regardless of its merit
2. any company’s inherent propensity to do dumb things (or avoid doing smart things) simply for the sake of doing them.
1. The stock market collapse was encourage by many respected investors by participating in the overarching fininacial industry institutional imperative of rolling over debt and reselling them as investments.
2. Warren Buffett in discusing the motivation of bankers and institutional leadership in a 1989 letter. Believes that Institutions are built to appease the wishes of a few in leadership positions, to the point that employees are convinced that they are justified in all of their actions regardless of the effect. Specifically in addressing the needs and motivation of bankers, who will encourage any deal regardless of merit.

2. “Don’t ask the barber whether you need a haircut.”"It was his thinly veiled dig at Wall Street bankers and the perverse incentive system for corporate “advice” on mergers and acquisitions — namely that bankers are paid only if a deal is completed. (Bankers typically earn nothing if a deal is abandoned or collapses, giving them little reason to recommend against pursuing a transaction.)"

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by Abcent Minded March 2, 2010
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Deluca impeller

A device that sucks up fluids
John used his deluca impeller to suck up all the fluids that Bill had to give.
by Tonka wood chuck May 12, 2021
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impetuous

People who act on a sudden idea without considering the results of their actions.
This adjective has a negative connotation.
I used to be impetuous but I've learned to think carefully about decisions and their consequences.
by Vik_Vik January 10, 2011
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imperius rex

In Marvel Comics, Imperius rex is a yet undefined battle cry uttered by Atlantean King Namor the Submariner whenever he goes into battle.
"Imperius Rex"
-Namor when he charges into Battle

"Imperius Rex"
-Namor when he banned surfacers (us) from the ocean

"Imperius Rex"
-Namor when he and his Atlantean army assists Captain America during the Marvel Civil War
by D_H @ Canada December 6, 2007
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Impecunious

The word that describes having little or no money at all.
Guy 1: I busted all my money on that new iPhone, and now I'm left impecunious.
Guy 2: Haha
by Ravencopter February 13, 2010
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Imperial Scum

People who believe that the Empire should rule over Skyrim despite the fact that they are the Thalmor's whiny little bitches.
"That guy I met on tinder said he supports the Empire. Imperial Scum"
by Stormcloaks February 23, 2019
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