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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De Hoff, Mayor Vaus and others said Blain’s emails appeared to violate state law, which prohibits bribery to public officials in exchange for votes.
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Susan Gill Vardon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Oct. 2025
The backlash to Milei's economic experiment—and a recent bribery scandal involving his sister—have further hurt his standing.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
Adams's indictment on bribery charges was dismissed by the Department of Justice in the spring and led to several career federal prosecutors resigning in protest.
—Oren Oppenheim, ABC News, 23 Oct. 2025
In recent months, Lopez has been accused of bribery and child endangerment by a KCK woman who is now suing him.
—Sofi Zeman
october 23, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2025
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Susan Gill Vardon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Oct. 2025
The backlash to Milei's economic experiment—and a recent bribery scandal involving his sister—have further hurt his standing.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
Adams's indictment on bribery charges was dismissed by the Department of Justice in the spring and led to several career federal prosecutors resigning in protest.
—Oren Oppenheim, ABC News, 23 Oct. 2025
In recent months, Lopez has been accused of bribery and child endangerment by a KCK woman who is now suing him.
—Sofi Zeman
october 23, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2025
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“Bribery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bribery. Accessed 1 Nov. 2025.
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