Influence-peddling refers to the unethical practice of using one's personal connections or money to gain political favors or advantages. While the term influence-peddling is commonly used, it also has several synonyms such as lobbying, cronyism, corruption, nepotism, patronage, and favoritism. Lobbying refers to the legal practice of advocating for specific policies or laws, while the others refer to the illegal practices of using personal connections for personal gain. However, all these synonyms ultimately refer to a breach of trust and misuse of power for personal benefits. Governments around the world have implemented various measures to curb such practices and maintain fairness and equality in their systems.