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 bribery in sporting contests charge carries up to five years in prison.
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Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2026
The voting machine company asked a judge to dismiss foreign bribery charges filed against it last year, alleging a vindictive and selective prosecution.
—Jeremy Roebuck, Washington Post, 10 Mar. 2026
Nearly a decade after he was indicted on bribery and tax charges, former Portage Mayor James Snyder is scheduled to be sentenced today on his conviction for obstructing the IRS.
—Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
Their crimes ranged from nonviolent drug offenses to bribery and fraud.
—Nick Penzenstadler, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
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Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2026
The voting machine company asked a judge to dismiss foreign bribery charges filed against it last year, alleging a vindictive and selective prosecution.
—Jeremy Roebuck, Washington Post, 10 Mar. 2026
Nearly a decade after he was indicted on bribery and tax charges, former Portage Mayor James Snyder is scheduled to be sentenced today on his conviction for obstructing the IRS.
—Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
Their crimes ranged from nonviolent drug offenses to bribery and fraud.
—Nick Penzenstadler, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
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“Bribery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bribery. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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