(slang) a liberal advantage. The
term comes originally from the
card game called cassino; in this
game, a player may
grant his opponent an advantage before
play is begun; granting "cards and spades" would be giving one's opponent a considerable number of
points in
advance.
—SHSBC Binder 7 Approved Glossary, —ESTO - Revision of the Product - Org System, Part II Approved Glossary, —9th ACC Volume 2 Approved Glossary