against public policy
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From 69 U.S. 45 - Tool Company v. Norris · 1864Most cited · 250 citing opinions
all agreements for pecuniary considerations to control the business operations of the Government, or the regular administration of justice, or the appointments to public offices, or the ordinary course of legislation, are void as against public policy, without reference to the question, whether improper means are contemplated or used in their execution