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Tuesday, November 19, 2019

Bribery, Extortion, Quid Pro Quo - Defined

Quid Pro Quo
     A favor or advantage granted or expected in return for something.
     "Their pardon was a quid pro quo in return for releasing hostages."
Extortion
      The practice of trying to obtain something through force or threats.
      "He used extortion to build himself a mansion."
Bribery
       Offering something of value to influence the actions of an official or other person in charge.
       Synonyms: Corruption, subordination

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