BRIBERY

Bribery

Bribery is an act of giving money or gift giving that alters the behavior of the recipient. Bribery constitutes a crime and is defined by Black's Law Dictionary as the offering, giving, receiving, or soliciting of any item of value to influence the actions of an official or other person in charge of a public or legal duty.

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bribery

Noun

  1. the making of illegal payment, or bribes, to persons in official positions as a means of influencing their decisions
  2. the activity of giving, offering or accepting bribes


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