Illegal Gratuity
/ɪˈlɪɡəl ˈɡrætʃuːɪti/
Definitions
- (n.) A payment or reward given to a public official for performing an official act, which is itself lawful, but the payment is made as a bribe or to influence the official improperly.
The executive was convicted for accepting an illegal gratuity from a contractor after awarding the government project.
Forms
- illegal gratuities
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Commentary
Illegal gratuities differ from bribes in that the official act has occurred or is about to occur, but the payment is made as a reward rather than a quid pro quo inducement.
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