bribery

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The act of giving an illegal payment (a bribe) to a person in an official position as a means of influencing their decisions.
  2. The activity of offering, giving, or accepting such bribes.

Pronunciation

/ˈbɹaɪbəɹi/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-bribery.wav

Word forms

bribery briberies

Etymology

From bribe + -ery.

Synonyms

Derived words

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