The investigation concluded in August 2001 and found no evidence of corrupt conduct.
In other countries, the practice is often called patronage, but this word does not always imply corrupt or undesirable conduct.
In the early proposals, the president and other officials could be removed on impeachment and conviction for "corrupt conduct," or for "malpractice or neglect of duty."
We all know that our system of government will not come tumbling down because of the corrupt conduct of William Jefferson Clinton.
Most dramatically, the report alleged that union officials accepted secret commissions, engaged in bribery, and criminal corrupt conduct.
"It was no longer acceptable to engage in corrupt conduct."
Enemies charged him with violent, tyrannical, and corrupt conduct in his administration, and Elizabeth showed a disposition to listen to the charge.
In the case of foreign natural and legal persons, the Act covers their actions if they are in the United States at the time of the corrupt conduct.
At this Inquiry, ICAC found that eleven individuals engaged in various forms of corrupt conduct between 2004 and 2007.
The Commissioner determined that there were no findings of corrupt conduct; and was unable to substantiate any of the 13 allegations.