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bribery

/ˈbraɪbaɪ/ noun · British & US
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What does bribery mean?

noun

The act of giving or receiving something illegal, especially money, in order to influence someone's behavior or decision. The act of using money or other favors to influence someone's behavior or decision.

Example

"The politician was accused of bribery and corruption, and was forced to resign."

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