Key terms
Anti-bribery: key terms
Plain-English definitions of the words used in the course. In the lessons, tap any underlined term to read its definition without leaving the page.
11 terms, United Kingdom version
- Adequate procedures
- The anti-bribery measures a UK business must show it had in place to defend itself under section 7 of the Bribery Act 2010.
- Bribe
- Anything of value offered, given, asked for or accepted to make someone act improperly in their job.
- Conflict of interest
- When personal interests could affect decisions at work.
- Corruption
- Dishonest or improper behaviour by people in positions of trust, including bribery.
- Due diligence
- Checking suppliers, agents and partners before doing business with them.
- Facilitation payment
- A small unofficial payment to speed up a routine process. It is a bribe and is illegal.
- Gifts and hospitality register
- A record of gifts and hospitality given and received, with their value and whether they were accepted.
- Kickback
- A secret payment back to a buyer or decision-maker for choosing a supplier.
- Public official
- Someone who works for a public body, such as an inspector, licensing officer or council officer.
- Red flag
- A warning sign that bribery or corruption may be happening.
- Whistleblowing
- Reporting wrongdoing at work. Workers who do so in good faith are protected by law.
These terms come from the United Kingdom version of the course. See what the course covers.