Bribery Meaning
/ˈbɹaɪbəɹi/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe act of giving an illegal payment (a bribe) to a person in an official position as a means of influencing their decisions.
nounThe activity of offering, giving, or accepting such bribes.
Sentence Examples
This is what is called a 'present' in some countries and 'bribery' in others.
Between ourselves, he was dismissed for bribery.
The bribery scandal cast doubts on the government.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The politician was charged with ____ after accepting money in exchange for votes.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The politician was accused of ____ after the secret notes were found.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree English bribe Proto-Indo-European *-yósder. Proto-Italic *-āzijos Latin -āriusnom. Latin -ārius Old French -ier Proto-Indo-European *-yós Proto-Italic *-ios Old Latin -ios Latin -ius Latin -ia Old French -ie Old French -eriebor. Middle English -erie English -ery English bribery From bribe + -ery.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The politician was charged with ____ after accepting money in exchange for votes.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The politician was accused of ____ after the secret notes were found.