Pangraft

noun: The acquisition of money, power, influence, favors, or other advantage through calculated pandering, flattery, or appeasement, particularly when such behavior serves to facilitate, conceal, or legitimize corrupt or self-serving conduct.
verb: To obtain money, power, influence, favors, or other advantage through calculated pandering or appeasement, especially when employed to advance, conceal, or protect corrupt or self-serving interests.

Example:
“The politician’s campaign was less about public service than pangraft, offering every constituency the favors it wanted in exchange for influence and support.”

Pangraft by Snudson August 28, 2026