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| − | A '''bribe''' is an [[incentive]] (money, gifts, a favor, etc.) offered to alter another person's [[behavior]]. Unlike a normal [[reward]], the term "bribe" usually has negative implications and is seen as a sign of [[corruption]]. | + | A '''bribe''' is an [[incentive]] (money, gifts, a favor, etc.) offered to alter another person's [[behavior]]. Unlike a normal [[reward]], the term "bribe" usually has negative implications and is seen as a sign of [[corruption]]. Bribes are often given to [[authority]] figures to overlook the occurrence of a crime. |
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Latest revision as of 16:52, February 25, 2016
A bribe is an incentive (money, gifts, a favor, etc.) offered to alter another person's behavior. Unlike a normal reward, the term "bribe" usually has negative implications and is seen as a sign of corruption. Bribes are often given to authority figures to overlook the occurrence of a crime.