El suborn
Example: El suborn és un delicte greu que afecta la justícia.
Definition
"El suborn" is a noun referring to the act of offering, giving, receiving, or soliciting something of value to influence the actions of an official or other person in charge of a public or legal duty. It is considered a serious crime that undermines justice.
Etymology
The term "el suborn" comes from the Latin word 'subornare,' meaning to equip or prepare secretly. Over time, it evolved in Catalan to specifically denote the corrupt act of bribery, highlighting the secretive and dishonest nature of the practice.
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"El suborn" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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