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