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bribe

/braɪb/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does bribe mean?

noun, verb

Something offered to influence the behavior of an official, such as a public official or a politician, in order to gain an unfair advantage. To induce someone to act in a certain way by offering them something, especially money.

Example

"The company was accused of bribing government officials to secure a contract."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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