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

Known as The Max, the facility was at the center of a bribery scheme that led to the conviction of the former mayor of neighboring McCook, whose office was raided the same day as Getty’s. — Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2026

Both men face felony charges of intimidation of witness/victim, conspiracy, criminal use of communication facility and bribery. — Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2026

The pitchers have been charged with wire fraud conspiracy, honest services wire fraud conspiracy, money laundering conspiracy and conspiracy to influence sporting contests by bribery. — ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026

Separately, the Texas House impeached him in 2023 on charges of bribery, corruption, and abusing his office. — Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 30 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