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
Moldova’s Parliamentary Election The latest developments add to tensions ahead of Moldova’s parliamentary elections on Sunday, which Sandu this week said Moscow was trying to influence through voter bribery, disinformation campaigns and violent provocations.
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Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
Other legal experts say the case likely fell short of the federal bribery statute.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 24 Sep. 2025
Kim was arrested and charged last month on allegations including bribery, stock manipulation and meddling in the selection of a legislative candidate.
—CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2025
Although Homan's encounter with the FBI agents led to Homan being investigated for bribery and other crimes, The New York Times reported prosecutors closed the case after doubting there was enough evidence to prove to a jury that Homan agreed to specific actions in exchange for the payment.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2025
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Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
Other legal experts say the case likely fell short of the federal bribery statute.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 24 Sep. 2025
Kim was arrested and charged last month on allegations including bribery, stock manipulation and meddling in the selection of a legislative candidate.
—CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2025
Although Homan's encounter with the FBI agents led to Homan being investigated for bribery and other crimes, The New York Times reported prosecutors closed the case after doubting there was enough evidence to prove to a jury that Homan agreed to specific actions in exchange for the payment.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2025
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“Bribery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bribery. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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