Financial Influence
/ˌfaɪnænʃəl ˈɪnfluəns/
Definitions
- (n.) The power or capacity to affect decisions, policies, or actions through monetary resources or economic leverage.
The corporation exerted financial influence over the regulatory body to shape new guidelines.
- (n.) An effect or control exerted in legal or contractual relationships via financial means, such as funding or investment.
The lender's financial influence was evident in the borrower's business operations.
Forms
- financial influence
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Commentary
In legal drafting, distinguishing financial influence from undue influence is crucial; the former involves economic power, while the latter involves improper pressure or coercion.
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