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Bribery

//ˈbɹaɪbəɹi// noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    The act of giving an illegal payment (a bribe) to a person in an official position as a means of influencing their decisions.
  2. 2
    the practice of offering something (usually money) in order to gain an illicit advantage wordnet
  3. 3
    The activity of offering, giving, or accepting such bribes.

    "accept bribery"

Etymology

From bribe + -ery.

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