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Bribery - The Tradition, Modern Law, Problems, Conclusion, Bibliography

The act or practice of benefiting a person in order to betray a trust or to perform a duty meant to be performed freely, bribery occurs in relation to a public official and, derivatively, in private transactions. This article will deal with both species in terms of (1) the tradition; (2) modern law; and (3) problems.

JOHN T. NOONAN, JR.

DAN M. KAHAN

Bribery - The Tradition

Bribery - Modern Law

Bribery - Problems

Bribery - Conclusion

Bribery - Bibliography

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