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All forms of [[government]] are susceptible to political corruption. Forms of corruption vary, but include bribery, extortion, cronyism, nepotism, patronage, graft, and embezzlement. While corruption may facilitate [[criminal]] [[enterprise]] such as drug trafficking, [[money]] laundering, and trafficking, it is not restricted to these activities. | All forms of [[government]] are susceptible to political corruption. Forms of corruption vary, but include bribery, extortion, cronyism, nepotism, patronage, graft, and embezzlement. While corruption may facilitate [[criminal]] [[enterprise]] such as drug trafficking, [[money]] laundering, and trafficking, it is not restricted to these activities. | ||
| − | The [[activities]] that [[constitute]] illegal corruption differ depending on the country or [[jurisdiction]]. For instance, certain political funding [[practices]] that are legal in one place may be illegal in another. In some cases, [[government]] officials have broad or poorly defined [[powers]], which make it [[difficult]] to [[Discernment|distinguish]] between legal and illegal [[actions]]. Worldwide, bribery alone is estimated to involve over 1 trillion US dollars annually. A [[state]] of unrestrained political corruption is known as a [ | + | The [[activities]] that [[constitute]] illegal corruption differ depending on the country or [[jurisdiction]]. For instance, certain political funding [[practices]] that are legal in one place may be illegal in another. In some cases, [[government]] officials have broad or poorly defined [[powers]], which make it [[difficult]] to [[Discernment|distinguish]] between legal and illegal [[actions]]. Worldwide, bribery alone is estimated to involve over 1 trillion US dollars annually. A [[state]] of unrestrained political corruption is known as a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kleptocracy kleptocracy], [[literally]] [[meaning]] "rule by thieves".[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Political_corruption] |
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Latest revision as of 23:45, 12 December 2020
- Date: 14th century
Definitions
- b : decay, decomposition
- c : inducement to wrong by improper or unlawful means (as bribery)
- d : a departure from the original or from what is pure or correct
Description
Political corruption is the use of legislated powers by government officials for illegitimate private gain. Misuse of government power for other purposes, such as repression of political opponents and general police brutality, is not considered political corruption. Neither are illegal acts by private persons or corporations not directly involved with the government. An illegal act by an officeholder constitutes political corruption only if the act is directly related to their official duties.
All forms of government are susceptible to political corruption. Forms of corruption vary, but include bribery, extortion, cronyism, nepotism, patronage, graft, and embezzlement. While corruption may facilitate criminal enterprise such as drug trafficking, money laundering, and trafficking, it is not restricted to these activities.
The activities that constitute illegal corruption differ depending on the country or jurisdiction. For instance, certain political funding practices that are legal in one place may be illegal in another. In some cases, government officials have broad or poorly defined powers, which make it difficult to distinguish between legal and illegal actions. Worldwide, bribery alone is estimated to involve over 1 trillion US dollars annually. A state of unrestrained political corruption is known as a kleptocracy, literally meaning "rule by thieves".[1]
