bribery
|bri/ber/y|
B2
/ˈbraɪbəri/
exchange for influence
Etymology
Etymology Information
'bribery' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'briberie,' where 'bribe' meant 'a piece of bread given to beggars.'
Historical Evolution
'briberie' transformed into the Middle English word 'briberie,' and eventually became the modern English word 'bribery.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a piece of bread given to beggars,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the act of giving or receiving a bribe.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of giving or receiving something of value in exchange for some kind of influence or action in return, that the recipient would otherwise not alter.
The politician was accused of bribery.
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