bribery
noun
brib·ery
ˈbrī-b(ə-)rē 
plural briberies
: the act or practice of giving or taking a bribe
Examples of bribery in a Sentence
They were arrested on charges of bribery.
Recent Examples on the Web
The 2023 impeachment trial of Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton, who was acquitted in a Senate impeachment trial on a range of charges including bribery and abuse of office, appeared to have done little to undermine his standing among voters.
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John C. Moritz, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
Just like open political bribery and a monopolistic control over the entertainment industry, Paramount is taking a bold step towards making theatrical comedies viable again.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 30 July 2025
The story depicts food insecurity, bribery and officials embezzling grain—showing ordinary people offering bribes for favors and bureaucrats abusing their power.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 July 2025
Warren, Colbert and other Democrats have alleged Paramount’s recent moves could constitute a violation of federal bribery laws.
—Dominick Mastrangelo, The Hill, 25 July 2025
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John C. Moritz, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
Just like open political bribery and a monopolistic control over the entertainment industry, Paramount is taking a bold step towards making theatrical comedies viable again.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 30 July 2025
The story depicts food insecurity, bribery and officials embezzling grain—showing ordinary people offering bribes for favors and bureaucrats abusing their power.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 July 2025
Warren, Colbert and other Democrats have alleged Paramount’s recent moves could constitute a violation of federal bribery laws.
—Dominick Mastrangelo, The Hill, 25 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for bribery
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“Bribery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bribery. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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