Bribe (8)
<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">'<span class="explanation-format__original">bribe</span>' is the definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(kickback is a kind of bribe)</span><br/ ><br/ >This is all the clue.<br/ ></span>
(Other definitions for kickback that I've seen before include "Bribe paid by seller to purchasing agent" , "Recoil; illicit payment" , "strong reaction" , "special gift" , "(Illicit) confidential payment to facilitator" .)
<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">'<span class="explanation-format__original">bribe</span>' is the definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(sop can mean a concession or bribe)</span><br/ ><br/ >This is all the clue.<br/ ></span>
(Other definitions for sop that I've seen before include "Concession of philosophy" , "Concession given to mollify or placate" , "A bribe or appeasement" , "usual way of doing things, initially" , "Bread dipped in gravy" .)