Definitions
- Referring to the act of inducing someone to commit a crime or an illegal act. - Talking about the act of persuading someone to give false testimony or to withhold evidence in a legal proceeding. - Describing the act of bribing someone to do something illegal or unethical.
- Referring to the act of offering or receiving something of value in exchange for a favor or influence. - Talking about the act of giving or taking money, gifts, or other benefits to influence someone's behavior or decision. - Describing the act of corrupting someone's moral principles or integrity by offering them something of value.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve offering something of value to influence someone's behavior or decision.
- 2Both are illegal and unethical acts.
- 3Both can be used to gain an unfair advantage or to circumvent the law.
- 4Both can result in severe legal consequences.
What is the difference?
- 1Scope: Subornation is more specific and refers to inducing someone to commit a crime or to give false testimony, while bribery is broader and can refer to any act of offering or receiving something of value in exchange for a favor or influence.
- 2Intent: Subornation involves inducing someone to commit an illegal act, while bribery can be used to influence both legal and illegal actions.
- 3Participants: Subornation typically involves a third party who is induced to commit a crime or to give false testimony, while bribery can involve any two parties who exchange something of value.
- 4Severity: Subornation is considered a more serious offense than bribery and can result in harsher legal consequences.
- 5Context: Subornation is more commonly used in legal contexts, while bribery is used in both legal and non-legal contexts.
Remember this!
Subornation and bribery are both illegal and unethical acts that involve offering something of value to influence someone's behavior or decision. However, subornation is more specific and refers to inducing someone to commit a crime or to give false testimony, while bribery is broader and can refer to any act of offering or receiving something of value in exchange for a favor or influence.
