Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
suborno
noun
/suˈbɔrnu/
Definition
Bribery or corruption in which a person is persuaded to act in favor of someone else’s interest, often in exchange for money or a favor.
Examples
- He was accused of suborno to secure the contract.
- The officer was dismissed for accepting suborno from local businesses.
- In many cases, suborno can undermine the integrity of institutions.
Meaning
The act of giving something, usually money, to someone to persuade that person to do something dishonest or illegal.
Synonyms
- bribery
- corruption
- kickback
- payoff
- inducement