bribery

The definition of bribery is offering something desirable or something of value in exchange for getting something in return.

(noun)

Giving a congressman money to get a lucrative government contract job is an example of bribery.

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See bribery in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun pl. briberies

the giving, offering, or taking of bribes

Origin: ME & OFr briberie, theft: see bribe

See bribery in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun pl. brib·er·ies
The act or practice of offering, giving, or taking a bribe.

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