Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

briberies

Noun
/ˈbraɪbəriz/
Definition
Acts of offering, giving, receiving, or soliciting something of value to influence the actions of an official or other person in charge of a public or private duty.
Examples
  • His involvement in multiple briberies eventually led to his downfall.
  • They were caught on tape discussing various briberies to secure the contract.
  • The city council faced scrutiny over reported briberies linked to zoning approvals.
Meaning
Briberies refer to the illicit actions involving the exchange of money or gifts with the intent to sway someone’s conduct or decisions, often for personal gain, leading to unfair advantages or corruption.
Synonyms
  • corruption
  • graft
  • kickback
  • payoff
  • subornation