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

LeVota was indicted in July on multiple charges, including honest services fraud, federal program bribery, two violations of the Travel Act and making a false statement to federal investigators. — Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 17 Aug. 2026

According to court records, prosecutors charged Ncube with one count of commercial bribery and one count of embezzlement by a clerk or agent or servant exceeding $950 in value. — Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 17 Aug. 2026

Stephens was indicted twice in the 1980s on charges of tax fraud and bribery, but he was found not guilty both times. — Christopher Placek, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026

Perfume River was affiliated with Peter Pham, president of Viet America Society and a defendant in the bribery case against Do. — Tony Saavedra, Oc Register, 12 Aug. 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