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.
Analogy
Imagine you want your friend to lend you their car for the weekend. You offer them $100 as a bribe so they'll say yes. That's bribery!
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.
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