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bribery  

Definición

  • BRIBERY OCCURS when something of value is improperly given to a public official in exchange for preferential treatment, or when officials use their position of power for personal gain. Bribes represent a corruption of a relationship of trust.According to Transparency International, a non-governmental international organization devoted to combating corruption, bribery has several damaging effects. [Source: Encyclopedia of White-Collar & Corporate Crime; Bribery]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-BWB0DFSG-2

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