Illegal payoff 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

PAYOFF (noun)
1. the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
2. payment made to a person in a position of trust to corrupt his judgment
ILLEGAL (adjective)
1. prohibited by law or by official or accepted rules

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