late 14c., "thing stolen," from Old French bribe "bit, piece, hunk; morsel of bread given to beggars" (14c., compare Old French bribeor "vagrant, beggar"), from briber, b [..]

late 14c., "pilfer, steal," also "practice extortion," from Old French briber "go begging," from bribe (see bribe (n.)). Related: Bribed; bribing.

A payment made to buyers to influence their purchase decisions.

BribeNone to be taken; "for the gift maketh open eyes blind, and perverteth the cause of the righteous" ( Exodus 23:8 , literally rendered).

A price, reward or gift with intent to change a decision or course of action in one's favor. Editor's Note: Normally considered a corrupt practice in the West, bribery is viewed with varying [..]

make illegal payments to in exchange for favors or influence; "This judge can be bought" payment made to a person in a position of trust to corrupt his judgment (bribery) the [..]

A payment made to person, often a government official such as a customs officer, to induce favorable treatment.

None to be taken; "for the gift maketh open eyes blind, and perverteth the cause of the righteous" (Ex. 23:8, literally rendered).

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a benefit (as money) given, promised, or offered in order to influence the judgment or conduct of a person in a position of trust (as an official or witness) compare kickback

money paid to a person to get him/her to do something dishonest.

(n) payment made to a person in a position of trust to corrupt his judgment(v) make illegal payments to in exchange for favors or influence

this offence is defined by an official committing an act not permitted by the law (e.g. the official accepting money for issuing a residential permit for a person who should not be granted a residenti [..]

===Noun=== ====bribe; asset such as money given to gain an unfair favor==== =====Synonyms===== backhander bribe|Something, usually money, given in exchange for influence or as an inducement to disho [..]