Illegal payment to a politician Crossword Clue

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(noun)
1. payment made to a person in a position of trust to corrupt his judgment
(verb)
1. make illegal payments to in exchange for favors or influence

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

POLITICIAN (noun)
1. a person active in party politics
2. a leader engaged in civil administration
PAYMENT (noun)
1. the act of paying money
2. an act of requiting; returning in kind

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