Associations to the word «Bribery»

Wiktionary

BRIBERY, noun. The making of illegal payment, or bribes, to persons in official positions as a means of influencing their decisions
BRIBERY, noun. (legal) the activity of giving, offering or accepting bribes

Dictionary definition

BRIBERY, noun. The practice of offering something (usually money) in order to gain an illicit advantage.

Wise words

We should have a great fewer disputes in the world if words were taken for what they are, the signs of our ideas only, and not for things themselves.
John Locke