bribery

[US]/ˈbraɪbəri/
[UK]/ˈbraɪbəri/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. illegal use of money or gifts to persuade someone to act in a certain way

Phrases & Collocations

bribery scandal

Example Sentences

The case of police bribery will soon come on for trial.

a bribery scandal involving one of his key supporters.

The witness in the bribery investigation refused to name names.

Mr. A charged Mr. B with bribery and Mr. B countercharged Mr. A with slander.

Moreover, she will point out current defects and inadequateness of criminal legislation of commercial bribery as far as crime institution, crime subjects, objects of criminal behavior are concerned.

corruption and bribery are serious crimes

the company was accused of engaging in bribery

bribery undermines the integrity of the system

the businessman was convicted of bribery charges

companies often use bribery to secure contracts

bribery can lead to unfair advantages for some individuals

the investigation uncovered a network of bribery and corruption

anti-bribery laws aim to prevent unethical practices

the consequences of bribery can be severe

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