We should use different terms for what is currently covered by "bribes": Money paid illegally to gain an unfair advantage, that will result in local prosecutio

We should use different terms for what is currently covered by "bribes": Money paid illegally to gain an unfair advantage, that will result in local prosecution if discovered and is not the usual practise is a "bribe". No one should pay those. Money paid illegally to gain normal access/approvals/licenses etc, where it is entirely normal to pay and unlikely to lead to local prosecution is "extortion". Op isn't really paying a bride, he's being extorted.