bribery — the practice of giving someone money, gifts, or other favors to influence their decisions or behavior illegally or unethically
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the practice of giving someone money, gifts, or other favors to influence their decisions or behavior illegally or unethically
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbraɪbəri/
Korean meaning: 뇌물 수수, 매수
Korean pronunciation: **브라이**버리
Example Sentences
- The company's CEO went to prison for bribery - apparently his 'gifts' to officials weren't as subtle as he thought.
- International organizations are working together to combat bribery and corruption worldwide.
- His attempt at bribery backfired when the judge turned out to be his ex-wife's divorce lawyer.
bribery
NOUN//ˈbraɪbəri//
the practice of giving someone money, gifts, or other favors to influence their decisions or behavior illegally or unethically
Bribing a judge with cash
Where rivalry meets chivalry, bribery breeds treachery
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🌳Etymology
Origin
14세기 프랑스어 'briberie'에서 유래했으며, 원래는 '거지질, 구걸'을 의미했다가 점차 '부당한 이득을 위한 돈 주고받기'로 의미가 변화했습니다.
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📝Examples
“The company's CEO went to prison for bribery - apparently his 'gifts' to officials weren't as subtle as he thought.”
“International organizations are working together to combat bribery and corruption worldwide.”
“His attempt at bribery backfired when the judge turned out to be his ex-wife's divorce lawyer.”
“The new legislation imposes heavy penalties for bribery in both public and private sectors.”
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