Bribery
Definition
Bribery refers to the act of offering money, gifts, favors, or other incentives with the intention to influence someone's actions or decisions in one's favor.
Related terms
Corruption: Dishonest behavior by those in positions of power for personal gain.
Kickbacks: Illicit payments made as compensation for providing preferential treatment or business opportunities.
Embezzlement: The act of dishonestly appropriating or misappropriating funds entrusted to one's care, often in a professional setting.
"Bribery" appears in:
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AP US History
Study guides (1)
AP Comparative Government - 3.4 Political Beliefs and Values
Practice Questions (1)
In which country, characterized as an authoritarian regime, do powerful oligarchs engage in corruption and bribery, influencing the legal and economic system for their own financial gain?
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