The unlawful or immoral use of one's position to gain profit or advantage.

The unlawful or immoral use of one's position to gain profit or advantage.

• A. Bribery
• B. Nepotism
• C. Embezzlement
• D. Graft

Answer: (D)

Graft means using one's official position to gain money or other benefits through dishonest or exploitative schemes. It emphasizes profiting from the power or influence of an office, often via kickbacks, rigged deals, or favors tied to the role itself. This differs from bribery, which centers on offering or accepting something of value to influence a specific action; embezzlement, which is the theft of funds entrusted to someone; and nepotism, which is giving jobs or favors to relatives regardless of merit. The core idea is the abuse of power for personal gain through corrupt arrangements connected to the position held.

Graft means using one's official position to gain money or other benefits through dishonest or exploitative schemes. It emphasizes profiting from the power or influence of an office, often via kickbacks, rigged deals, or favors tied to the role itself. This differs from bribery, which centers on offering or accepting something of value to influence a specific action; embezzlement, which is the theft of funds entrusted to someone; and nepotism, which is giving jobs or favors to relatives regardless of merit. The core idea is the abuse of power for personal gain through corrupt arrangements connected to the position held.