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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 occurence of a crime. |
[[Category:Crime]][[Category:Politics]][[Category:Government]] | [[Category:Crime]][[Category:Politics]][[Category:Government]] | ||
Revision as of 23:37, August 30, 2008
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 occurence of a crime.