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Discover LudwigThe phrase "active bribery" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used in legal or ethical discussions to refer to the act of offering, giving, receiving, or soliciting something of value to influence the actions of an official or other person in charge.
Example: "The investigation revealed evidence of active bribery involving several government officials."
Alternatives: "corrupt bribery" or "overt bribery".
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The DoJ has shown an active interest in pursuing bribery allegations recently, with Avon and News Corporation among the companies placed under scrutiny.
Some skeptics point out that Wal-Mart's effort is a public-relations campaign to draw attention away from a bribery scandal in its Mexican operation and an active lawsuit by female employees who claim the company discriminated against them.
Active enforcement is considered as having adequate rules and structures in place to deter foreign bribery.
Some top Walmart executives have been active in a lobbying group that is pushing to weaken the country's main anti-bribery law, as first reported in the Washington Post.
Section 13 provides the only defence available with the general bribery offences that the conduct was necessary for the proper functioning of the intelligence services or, when engaged in active service, the armed forces.
See also bribery.
Bribery declined.
"Shameless bribery won the day".
There has been bribery.
Everywhere bribery is rife.
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