Bribery is a
crime implying a sum or gift given that alters the behavior of the person in ways not consistent with the duties of that person. It is defined by
Black's Law Dictionary as the
offering,
giving,
receiving, or
soliciting of any item of value to influence the actions as an
official or other person in discharge of a public or legal duty. The bribe is the gift bestowed to influence the receiver's conduct. It may be any
money,
good,
right in action,
property,
preferment,
privilege,
emolument, object of value, advantage, or any promise or undertaking to induce or influence the action, vote, or influence of a person in an official or public capacity.
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Something of value that a person gives,offers or promises to [e.g., an agent of the Internal Revenue Service] for, or because of, an official act to be performed by the recipient that the person would not otherwise be entitled to.