Bribe
/brɑɪb/
Definitions
- (n.) A payment or gift offered to influence the actions of a person in a position of trust.
He was convicted of accepting a bribe to overlook the violations.
- (v.) To offer or give a payment or gift to influence someone's conduct dishonestly.
They attempted to bribe the official to secure the contract.
Forms
- bribes
- bribed
- bribing
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Commentary
Bribery typically involves quid pro quo arrangements and is distinct from gifts given without intent to influence official acts.
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