Definitions for: Bribery


[n] the practice of offering something (usually money) in order to gain an illicit advantage



Webster (1913) Definition: Brib"er*y, n.; pl. Briberies. [OE. brybery
rascality, OF. briberie. See Bribe, n.]
1. Robbery; extortion. [Obs.]

2. The act or practice of giving or taking bribes; the act of
influencing the official or political action of another by
corrupt inducements.

Bribery oath, an oath taken by a person that he has not
been bribed as to voting. [Eng.]

Synonyms: graft

See Also: commercial bribery, felony

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