Bribe

A Bribe is the act of offering, giving, receiving, or soliciting something of value for the purpose of influencing the action of an official or other person in charge of a public or legal duty. It is typically used to gain an unfair advantage, manipulate a decision, or conceal wrongdoing. Bribes can involve money, gifts, favors, or promises.

Bribe meaning with examples

• The company executive was accused of attempting to Bribe a government official with a luxury car in exchange for awarding a lucrative contract, damaging the companies reputation as well as leading to criminal charges.
• The police officer took a Bribe from the speeding motorist to overlook the traffic violation. The motorist's desire to avoid a fine and points on their license resulted in the corrupt officer's accepting an illegal gift.
• The sports team's star player admitted taking a Bribe from a gambling syndicate to throw the championship game, causing scandal and tarnishing the sport's integrity and their own reputation forever.
• The witness was offered a Bribe by the defendant to provide false testimony in court, undermining the justice system and potentially leading to an unjust verdict based on lies and deception.
• Journalists uncovered evidence that the foreign government was offering *bribes* to politicians to secure favorable trade deals, illustrating the damage of political corruption and undermining fair economics.