Illegal offering (5)

I believe the answer is:

bribe

(Other definitions for bribe that I've seen before include "Bung" , "Dishonestly persuade" , "Illegal inducement" , "Corrupt payment" , "Sweetener, inducement" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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