Pay off Josh in Belgium (5)

I believe the answer is:

bribe

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'pay off' is the definition.
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I don't understand the rest of the clue.

(Other definitions for bribe that I've seen before include "Sop" , "Illegal payment in exchange for favour" , "Illegal incentive" , "Dishonestly persuade" , "Corrupt payment" .)

I've seen this clue in the Irish Times (Crosaire) and the Irish Times.

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