influence peddler

• Personne qui utilise sa position ou ses relations pour obtenir des services, de l'argent ou des avantages en exerçant une influence, souvent de manière corrompue ou contraire à l'éthique.

A person who uses their position or connections to gain favors, money, or advantages by exerting influence, often in a corrupt or unethical manner.

1. Corrupt broker of powerC1formal

   A person who uses their connections and influence to obtain favors or benefits, often in a corrupt or unethical manner, typically in politics or business.

   trafic d'influence

   • The senator was accused of being an influence peddler, trading access for campaign donations.
   • An influence peddler was arrested for bribing government officials.
   • The investigation revealed a network of influence peddlers operating in the capital.