Deep pocket

Deep pocket is an American slang term; it usually means "extensive financial wealth or resources".[1] It is typically used in reference to big companies or organizations (ex: the American tobacco companies have "deep pockets"), although it can be used in reference to wealthy individuals (e.g., Bill Gates, Warren Buffett).

In the context of a lawsuit, the deep pocket is often the target defendant, even when the true (moral) culpability is with another party because the deep pocket has money to pay a verdict. For example, a lawyer may comment that he or she sued the manufacturer of a product rather than the seller because the manufacturer has the deep pockets, meaning it has more money than the seller with which to compensate the victim and profit the attorney.

  1. ^ "deep pockets". The Free Dictionary. idioms.thefreedictionary.com. Retrieved 29 September 2016.