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.
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As a start, both parties could commit to basic red lines – bribery, abuse of office, exploitation – where resignation is expected, not optional.
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Brandon Rottinghaus, Washington Post, 7 Jan. 2026
As the agency doubled in size, corruption cases spiked, including bribery, smuggling and cartel infiltration.
—Karl W. Bickel, Baltimore Sun, 6 Jan. 2026
The filing also contends McFadden’s comments amounted to an attempt to extort Cunningham into changing her vote and an attempt at bribery.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 5 Jan. 2026
Said, who also awaits sentencing, was convicted of 20 federal charges, including bribery and money laundering.
—Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 2 Jan. 2026
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Brandon Rottinghaus, Washington Post, 7 Jan. 2026
As the agency doubled in size, corruption cases spiked, including bribery, smuggling and cartel infiltration.
—Karl W. Bickel, Baltimore Sun, 6 Jan. 2026
The filing also contends McFadden’s comments amounted to an attempt to extort Cunningham into changing her vote and an attempt at bribery.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 5 Jan. 2026
Said, who also awaits sentencing, was convicted of 20 federal charges, including bribery and money laundering.
—Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 2 Jan. 2026
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“Bribery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bribery. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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