Nadużycie władzy publicznej elementem korupcji – próba szerszego ujęcia zjawiska

The article attempts to thoroughly discuss and interpret actions and mechanisms strictly related to corruption, associated with the abuse of authority, mandated responsibilities and decision-making competences. The author discusses broad understanding of the notion of corruption, provides his own definition of corruption and presents substantive arguments to justify his reasoning and perception of specific events and processes. In his article, the author also analyses the proceedings patterns which are characteristic of the so-called legal corruption. Special attention is paid to the motives and objectives of actions taken, as well as the consequences of such practices. In the later part of the study, the premises and circumstances are discussed, which are significant for the abuse of power qualified under the provisions of Article 231 of the Criminal Code.