The bribery
Example: Bribery involves offering money for illegal advantage
Definition
"Bribery" refers to the act of giving or receiving something of value, usually money, to influence the actions or decisions of someone in a position of power, typically illegally or unethically, to gain an unfair advantage.
Etymology
The word "bribery" comes from the Middle English word 'briben', which means to give or receive a bribe. Its ultimate origin is uncertain but may be related to Old French or Germanic roots. Did you know? The concept has been condemned in legal systems worldwide for centuries.
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"The bribery" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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