bribery
noun
brib·ery
ˈbrī-b(ə-)rē 
plural briberies
: the act or practice of giving or taking a bribe
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They were arrested on charges of bribery.
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The pair were facing trial on multiple counts of bribery, conspiracy and money laundering.
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Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 8 Dec. 2025
Cuellar and his wife were indicted last year for bribery, money laundering, working on behalf of a foreign government, and conspiracy.
—Sydney Topf, The Washington Examiner, 6 Dec. 2025
The former lawmaker was found guilty in July 2024 of 16 counts of bribery, extortion, conspiracy and obstruction of justice.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 5 Dec. 2025
Hootman is charged with bribery and drug-related offenses like trafficking.
—Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 5 Dec. 2025
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Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 8 Dec. 2025
Cuellar and his wife were indicted last year for bribery, money laundering, working on behalf of a foreign government, and conspiracy.
—Sydney Topf, The Washington Examiner, 6 Dec. 2025
The former lawmaker was found guilty in July 2024 of 16 counts of bribery, extortion, conspiracy and obstruction of justice.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 5 Dec. 2025
Hootman is charged with bribery and drug-related offenses like trafficking.
—Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 5 Dec. 2025
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“Bribery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bribery. Accessed 19 Dec. 2025.
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