bribery

nounattested in dialogue

//ˈbɹaɪbəɹi//

The act of giving an illegal payment (a bribe) to a person in an official position as a means of influencing their decisions.

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.
accept bribery
combat bribery
accused of bribery
The official was arrested on charges of bribery.

Etymology

Etymology tree English bribe Proto-Indo-European *-yósder. Proto-Italic *-āzios Latin -āriusnom. Latin -ārius Old French -ier Proto-Indo-European *-(i)yós Proto-Italic *-ijos Proto-Italic *-ios Old Latin -ios Latin -ius Latin -ia Old French -ie Old French -eriebor. Middle English -erie English -ery English bribery From bribe + -ery.

Forms

plural: briberies

Brian · A male given name from Irish.Brianna · A female given name, variant of Briana.bribe · Something (usually money) given in exchange for influence or…

bribery · The act of giving an illegal payment (a bribe) to a person in an official position as a means of influencing their decisions.

brick · A hardened rectangular block of mud, clay etc., used for…Brick · A surname.bridal · Of or pertaining to a bride, or to wedding; nuptial.

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