/kəmˈpaʊndɪŋ/ – verb
Definition: làm ngơ không truy tố vì những động cơ vụ lợi, cá nhân hay vì thông đồng với tội phạm; thỏa thuận không truy tố tội phạm để nhận tiền; hứa sẽ không truy tố tên trộm cắp nếu nó trả lại những thứ đã lấy.
A more thorough explanation: In legal terms, compounding refers to the act of accepting something of value in exchange for an agreement not to prosecute or pursue legal action against someone who has committed a crime. It is generally considered illegal and unethical for individuals to engage in compounding, as it undermines the justice system and can lead to corruption.
Example: The defendant was charged with compounding a felony by accepting money in exchange for not reporting the crime to the authorities.