Talking About: Nigerian referees OK'd to take bribes - Peculiar Postings - MSNBC.com
"Bribery is a crime implying a sum or gift given alters the behaviour 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.
It is a form of political corruption and is generally considered unethical. In most jurisdictions it is illegal, or at least cause for sanctions from one's employer or professional organization." - Taken without permission from Wikipedia.
It should be noted that in most cases where a bribe is accepted but "bribe-ee" does not comply with the conditions set forth by the "bribe-or," someone's legs get broken.
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