Definition of Graft

corruption, specifically use of a politician's authority for personal gain

Examples of Graft in a sentence

Many people believe the president is guilty of graft since his personal businesses will indeed benefit from his political position.  🔊

Convictions for graft were rare, even though politicians regularly lined their pockets with taxpayer money.  🔊

Fraud and graft allegations were directed at the greedy senator who accepted bribes for his vote.  🔊

Though he denied the graft allegations, a judge ruled that the politician was indeed guilty of corrupt business practices fueled by his position of power.  🔊

Graft was rampant throughout congress, with most representatives using their positions to make themselves rich while their constituents remained poor.  🔊

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