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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The recall effort against Blain, who is facing felony charges of perjury and bribery, appeared to be succeeding when polls closed.
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Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Nov. 2025
Critics had accused the towing company of trying to influence decisions through campaign donations to city council candidates, an allegation that comes as a prior mayor serves time in prison for bribery.
—Darcie Moran, Freep.com, 5 Nov. 2025
In August, a KCK woman accused him of bribery and child endangerment.
—Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2025
Cunningham, who died in August 2025, had previously served more than eight years in federal prison for bribery and tax evasion.
—David Mark, The Washington Examiner, 31 Oct. 2025
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Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Nov. 2025
Critics had accused the towing company of trying to influence decisions through campaign donations to city council candidates, an allegation that comes as a prior mayor serves time in prison for bribery.
—Darcie Moran, Freep.com, 5 Nov. 2025
In August, a KCK woman accused him of bribery and child endangerment.
—Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2025
Cunningham, who died in August 2025, had previously served more than eight years in federal prison for bribery and tax evasion.
—David Mark, The Washington Examiner, 31 Oct. 2025
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“Bribery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bribery. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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