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bribery

[brahy-buh-ree] / ˈbraɪ bə ri /


NOUN
payola
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Bribery and corruption undermine the proper functioning of the global market.

From BBC • Jan. 27, 2026

But while researching his 1993 book “The People v. Clarence Darrow: The Bribery Trial of America’s Greatest Lawyer,” Cowan concluded that the evidence against Darrow in the jury-bribery scheme was strong.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 26, 2024

The Anti-Corruption Bill increases the powers and resources allocated to Sri Lanka's Bribery and Corruption Commission, which is mandated with carrying out major investigations.

From Reuters • Jul. 19, 2023

The Constitution says: “The President … shall be removed from Office on Impeachment for, and Conviction of, Treason, Bribery, or other high Crimes and Misdemeanors.”

From Seattle Times • Jan. 19, 2021

On the obverse, ticket for city officers, and opposed an American quarter dollar—motto, "Exchange no Bribery."

From Doesticks, What He Says by Doesticks, Q. K. Philander




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