John T. Noonan, Jr. Quote

The core of the concept of a bribe is an inducement improperly influencing the performance of a public function meant to be gratuitously exercised.


Introduction, p. xi - Bribes 1984


The core of the concept of a bribe is an inducement improperly influencing the performance of a public function meant to be gratuitously exercised.

The core of the concept of a bribe is an inducement improperly influencing the performance of a public function meant to be gratuitously exercised.

The core of the concept of a bribe is an inducement improperly influencing the performance of a public function meant to be gratuitously exercised.

The core of the concept of a bribe is an inducement improperly influencing the performance of a public function meant to be gratuitously exercised.