• techt@lemmy.world
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      graft [ graft, grahft ]

      1. the acquisition of money, gain, or advantage by dishonest, unfair, or illegal means, especially through the abuse of one’s position or influence in politics, business, etc.

      2. a particular instance, method, or means of thus acquiring gain or advantage.

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      No, graft is used as a term for things like police demanding weekly payments in exchange for protection, acting like a local gang or mafia, or politicians soliciting bribes. It’s when anyone in an official position abuses their authority in such a way.