Furthermore, their economy is primarily based on favors and knowledge as currency.

Some lawyers for the five argue that due process requires a rule more specific than a ban on special favors and the appearance of impropriety.

"A lot of this business travels on favors," Ms. Schembri says.

A ban on financial favors is by far the best solution.

One is the quid pro quo, in which work benefits are contingent on sexual favors.

Both would give him more power to block spending on pork-barrel projects and other special favors that Congress tucks into appropriations bills.

Politicians get a dedicated voting bloc (the lucky tenants) dependent on continued political favors.

It is fine for him and his family to accept deep discounts on luxury housing and other favors from businessmen.

Mordecai had a vast network built on favors and whispers, but he was no match for Gantry's artillery.

Americans, she found, spend an average of $16,000 on their weddings, including $4 to $7 a guest on matchbooks and other favors.