Bribery is the act of offering, giving, receiving, or soliciting something of value for the purpose of influencing the action of an individual in a position of trust. CORRUPTION is the misuse of public power for private gain, while BLACKMAIL is the practice of threatening to reveal embarrassing or damaging information about someone in order to extort money or other favors. DISHONESTY is the lack of truthfulness or integrity, and GRAFT is the illegal practice of using one's position or influence in government or business for personal gain. ABSCAM was a 1980 FBI sting operation that targeted political CORRUPTION, while PAYOLA is the illegal practice of paying radio stations to play certain songs. OLA is an acronym for 'offer of a lawful advantage, ' and VENAL means capable of being bought or bribed. Finally, SOAP is a slang term for money used in bribery.