Backhander, payoff (5)

I believe the answer is:

bribe

This clue is a double definition.

'backhander' is the first definition.
(I've seen this before)

'payoff' is the second definition.
(synonyms)

(Other definitions for bribe that I've seen before include "Bung" , "Illegal inducement" , "Kickback" , "Sweetener, inducement" , "Sop" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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