C1nouncrimelaw
US/ˈbraɪ.bər.i/
UK/ˈbraɪ.bər.i/
the crime of giving or offering money or gifts to someone so that they will help you dishonestly
In context
The former mayor was arrested on charges of bribery.
The company paid a huge fine to settle the bribery case.
Bribery makes it hard for honest businesses to compete for contracts.
Words that go with bribery
noun + noun
- bribery scandalThe bribery scandal forced three ministers to resign.
- bribery chargesHe denied all bribery charges in court.
- bribery caseThe bribery case involved officials in four provinces.
- bribery investigationProsecutors opened a bribery investigation into the contract.
- bribery allegationsThe football association rejected the bribery allegations.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
He gave the officer a bribery.Correct: He gave the officer a bribe.