bribery

[ brahy-buh-ree ]

noun

, plural brib·er·ies.

1. the act or practice of giving or accepting a bribe:

   Bribery of a public official is a felony.

ˈbribery

/ ˈbraɪbərɪ /

noun

1. the process of giving or taking bribes

Word History and Origins

Origin of bribery¹

1350–1400; Middle English briberie theft < Middle French: begging. See bribe, -ery

Related Words

• bribery
• crime
• exploitation
• extortion
• fraud
• graft
• malfeasance
• nepotism