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bribery
noun brib·ery \ˈbrī-b(ə-)rē\
: the act or crime giving or accepting a bribe
plural brib·er·ies
Full Definition of BRIBERY
: the act or practice of giving or taking a bribe
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First Known Use of BRIBERY
1549
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bribery
noun brib·ery \ˈbrī-bə-rē\
plural brib·er·ies
Definition of BRIBERY for Kids
: the act of giving or taking a bribe
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