influence peddling
/ɪnˈfluɪns ˈpɛdəlɪŋ/ · in·flu·ence ped·dell·ing
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- A type of corruption in which people use their connections with governments to gain favors or preferential treatment for a third party, usually in return for money. The politician was accused of engaging in influence peddling with wealthy donors.
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- The act of using one's influence to gain an unfair advantage or benefit for oneself or others. The company was accused of influence peddling in its dealings with government officials.
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Did you know? The term 'influence peddling' gained widespread attention in the United States during the Gilded Age, a period of significant economic and social change, when politicians and business leaders used their influence to shape policy and gain personal benefits.