bribery

Valid in Scrabble

Scrabble points
14
Words With Friends
15
Letters
7
Pronunciation
/ˈbɹaɪbəɹi/

Definition of bribery

2 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

noun

  1. The act of giving an illegal payment (a bribe) to a person in an official position as a means of influencing their decisions.
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noun

  1. The act of giving an illegal payment (a bribe) to a person in an official position as a means of influencing their decisions.
  2. The activity of offering, giving, or accepting such bribes.
    “accept bribery”
    “combat bribery”
    “accused of bribery”
    “The official was arrested on charges of bribery.”

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Etymology

From bribe + -ery.

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