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________ is the extortion of income or resources of property holders by public officials such as politicians and government bureaucrats.

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Corruption

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Corruption is the extortion of income or resources of property holders by public officials such as politicians and government bureaucrats. It is a form of dishonesty (morally speaking) and also a criminal offense ( legally speaking) committed by an official or organization entrusted with a position of authority (politically speaking), for acquisition of benefit or abuse power for personal aggrandizement.

It can also be called a manifestation of fraudulent behavior and bribery is a major component.

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