Abstract
Bribery in late medieval England was embedded in a culture that gave it support and sustenance. This article investigates both the social and economic factors that contributed to the giving and receiving of bribes. Bribery persisted despite several statutes and remonstrations by the church and by moralists such as John Gower and William Langland. It was seen as offending God and undermining justice, but individuals had their own priorities when deciding to engage in bribery. Both sides of the conflict between expediency and ethics are examined.
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