bribery

noun

brib·​ery ˈbrī-b(ə-)rē 

plural briberies

: the act or practice of giving or taking a bribe

Examples of bribery in a Sentence

They were arrested on charges of bribery.

Recent Examples on the Web

The legacy Correa was convicted of bribery in the Sobornos case and sentenced to eight years in prison. — Steve H. Hanke, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2026

The pair have been charged with misappropriation, embezzlement and 40 counts of commercial bribery. — Tim Fang, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026

However, his popularity declined after his re-election in 2010 over allegations of bribery, corruption and the stifling of freedoms, leading to his defeat while seeking a third term in 2015. — ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026

Deputies booked Silva into Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center on charges of voter intimidation, conspiracy to commit bribery, unlawful use of law enforcement insignia and disorderly conduct. — David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1560, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

bribery

noun

brib·​ery ˈbrī-b(ə-)rē 

plural briberies

: the act or practice of bribing

Legal Definition

bribery

noun

brib·​ery

plural briberies

: the crime of giving or taking a bribe