Foreign Corruption

/ˈfɔːrɪn kɒˌrʌpʃən/

Definitions

  1. (n.) The act of offering, giving, receiving, or soliciting something of value to influence a foreign official in violation of anti-bribery laws.
    The company faced severe penalties for engaging in foreign corruption under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.

Forms

  • foreign corruption

Commentary

Typically arises in the context of international anti-bribery statutes, especially the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and similar legislation, emphasizing improper influence of foreign officials.

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