What Norwegian politician's name became a common noun for a person who collaborates with an enemy occupying force following his leadership during World War II?
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Vidkun Quisling
Quisling was executed for high treason after the war; his name is still used internationally as a synonym for 'traitor' or 'collaborator.'
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