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/
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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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from 14th-century French 'briberie', originally meaning begging or mendicity. The term gradually evolved to denote the corrupt exchange of money for improper advantage or favor.
Breakdown
bribe (illicit payment) + -ery (suffix forming nouns denoting an action, practice, or condition). The suffix -ery converts the noun 'bribe' into an abstract noun indicating the practice or system of bribery.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝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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