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The author defines illegal corruption as the private gains in the form of cash or gifts by a government official, in exchange for providing specific benefits to private individuals or groups.
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Illegal corruption is defined as private gains by a government official in exchange for providing benefits
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Research Article
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{
    "corruption_type": "illegal",
    "definition_elements": [
        "private gains",
        "cash or gifts",
        "government official",
        "specific benefits",
        "private individuals or groups"
    ]
}
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Created
February 15, 2026 at 5:00 PM (2 months ago)
Last Updated
February 15, 2026 at 5:00 PM (2 months ago)

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Measuring Illegal and Legal Corruption in American States: Some Results from 2018 Corruption in America Survey
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https://greasethewheels.org/cpi/

This article presents findings from a 2018 survey of news reporters assessing illegal and legal corruption in US states. The survey reveals varying levels of corruption across different states and government branches, highlighting concerns about judicial corruption and election practices.

Corruption Political Corruption Legal Corruption Illegal Corruption State Government Survey United States

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