| 11. | "' Political corruption "'is the use of powers by government officials for illegitimate private gain.
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| 12. | One central tenet is that we do not use our public office for private gain.
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| 13. | I think that people who have been public officials use their status for private gain.
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| 14. | The 54-page indictment depicted an administration that frequently put private gain ahead of public service.
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| 15. | Haughey was, like Curley, a rogue, a man who used his public position for private gain.
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| 16. | Investigators are trying to determine if lottery employees may have used the tickets for private gain.
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| 17. | Corruption, the abuse of public power for private gain, exists because powerful people benefit from it.
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| 18. | "' Political corruption "'is the use of legislated powers by government officials for illegitimate private gain.
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| 19. | It is for public and charitable purposes, and not for the private gain of any person.
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| 20. | Any number of people harbour the perception that public office is often used for private gain.
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