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bribery

[ brahy-buh-ree ]

noun

, plural brib·er·ies.
  1. the act or practice of giving or accepting a bribe:

    Bribery of a public official is a felony.



ˈbribery

/ ˈbraɪbərɪ /

noun

  1. the process of giving or taking bribes


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Word History and Origins

Origin of bribery1

1350–1400; Middle English briberie theft < Middle French: begging. See bribe, -ery

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Example Sentences

If true, however, this would be bribery at its most audacious—and creative.

This kind of dependence on donors is a broader, older idea of “corruption” than bribery.

She refused to participate in political bribery, which is the unspoken prerequisite backbone of this world.

One brother, state Sen. Floyd Lamb, was convicted in an FBI bribery sting.

But through alleged bribery and intimidation, he managed to bring the legislative body under his sway.

All bribery, and injustice shall be blotted out, and fidelity shall stand for ever.

Sentence of fine and imprisonment passed upon lord Bacon in the house of peers for bribery.

Graft among British policemen is unknown and bribery altogether unheard of.

The result of the elections showed that the first reformed parliament had no small quantity of bribery to deal with.

The Government of China, Mr. Norman testifies, is a vast system of competitive examination tempered by bribery.

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