26984 words

bribery

3 definitions • 5 examples
1
an attempt to make someone do something for you by giving the person money, presents, or something else that they want :

Examples:

The organization was rife with bribery and corruption.
Charges against the five men include bribery, extortion, and conspiracy.
2
the crime of giving someone money or something else of value, often illegally, to persuade that person to do something you want:

Examples:

Charges of bribery and official corruption were made.
3
the crime of giving someone, especially someone in a position of authority, money, a gift, etc. so that they will do something illegal or dishonest for you:

Examples:

The organization was rife with bribery and corruption.
He was indicted in a bribery scandal over subway supply contracts.

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