Shondra Watson, a U$.$S$.-$based business executive, paid the equivalent of $$30$ to an official of a European country to expedite the overnight delivery of critical documents necessary to expedite a work permit. When questioned, Shondra claimed this was a way to facilitate the performance of an obligation that was already agreed upon. The $$30$ is an example of

Multiple Choice

an under$-$the$-$table payment.

a bribe.

a violation of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.

an inappropriate payment.

a grease payment.