Is lobbying legal bribery and/or legalized corruption?

There is no such thing as legal bribery. Bribery is a crime defined as the offering, giving, soliciting, or receiving of any item of value as a means of influencing the actions of an individual holding a public or legal duty. read more

“Legalized corruption” That just might be an oxymoron. Like plastic glasses. The definition of political corruption is fairly straightforward: Political corruption is the use of powers by government officials for illegitimate private gain. read more

Critics of lobbying suggest that it's bribery in a suit. A bribe giver usually gives an offer of money "under the table" in order to subvert standard processes. This could be paying a tax officer to clear reports with under-reported revenue or sending goods without an invoice. read more