Bestechung
Example: Die Polizei ermittelte wegen Verdachts auf Bestechung im Amt.
Definition
"Bestechung" refers to the act of offering, giving, receiving, or soliciting something of value as a means to influence the actions of an official or other person in a position of power, typically in a legal or governmental context, to gain an unfair advantage.
Translations
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bribery -
soborno -
omkoping -
subornació -
corruption
Etymology
The word "Bestechung" comes from the German verb "bestechen," meaning to bribe. It combines the prefix "be-" indicating an action upon, with "stechen," meaning to sting or pierce, metaphorically suggesting the act of 'stinging' someone with an offer to corrupt their judgment. Did you know? The imagery behind "stechen" gives a vivid sense of the sharp influence bribery can have.
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"Bestechung" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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