Foreign Officials
/ˈfɔrən əˈfɪʃəlz/
Definitions
- (n.) Individuals holding a legislative, administrative, or judicial office of a foreign country, including officials of public international organizations.
The anti-bribery law prohibits offering anything of value to foreign officials to gain a business advantage.
Forms
- foreign officials
- foreign official
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Commentary
The term is commonly used in anti-corruption and international law contexts, often defined in statutes to determine the scope of conduct regulated.
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