Graft (politics)
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In general graft is an unscrupulous use of one’s authority for personal gain. However, the gain may also end up in party coffers (not necessarily in anyone's personal pocket). Grafting is not necessarily illegal.
A more traditional example of political graft is given by someone who pays in exchange for a political favor by means of a political donation (e.g. ristournes in Quebec or tangenti in Italy).
s. To be graft ridden means one’s intention for becoming an authority is for person benefit.
Example
An example of graft could be:- One advocates to benefit group.
- The advocate is part of the group benefiting.
- The advocate’s motive is to benefit one′s self.
A more traditional example of political graft is given by someone who pays in exchange for a political favor by means of a political donation (e.g. ristournes in Quebec or tangenti in Italy).
Graft ridden
Ridden or riding is synonymous with motivationMotivation
Motivation is the driving force by which humans achieve their goals. Motivation is said to be intrinsic or extrinsic. The term is generally used for humans but it can also be used to describe the causes for animal behavior as well. This article refers to human motivation...
s. To be graft ridden means one’s intention for becoming an authority is for person benefit.
See also
- SelfishnessSelfishnessSelfishness denotes an excessive or exclusive concern with oneself, and as such it exceeds mere self interest or self concern. Insofar as a decision maker knowingly burdens or harms others for personal gain, the decision is selfish. In contrast, self-interest is more general...
- CorruptionCorruptionCorruption usually refers to spiritual or moral impurity.Corruption may also refer to:* Corruption , an American crime film* Corruption , a British horror film...
- Political corruptionPolitical corruptionPolitical corruption is the use of legislated powers by government officials for illegitimate private gain. Misuse of government power for other purposes, such as repression of political opponents and general police brutality, is not considered political corruption. Neither are illegal acts by...
- Political financePolitical financePolitical finance covers all funds that are raised and spent for political purposes. Necessarily such purposes include all political contests for voting by citizens, especially the election campaigns for various public offices that are run by parties and candidates. Moreover all modern democracies...
- NepotismNepotismNepotism is favoritism granted to relatives regardless of merit. The word nepotism is from the Latin word nepos, nepotis , from which modern Romanian nepot and Italian nipote, "nephew" or "grandchild" are also descended....