Bribery Definition

bribery
noun
  1. the practice of offering something (usually money) in order to gain an illicit advantage

"Bribery" in song lyrics

See how bribery is used in real songs:

  • "Subjecting me to give into bribery"
    Children of the Corn — Giving Up the Game
  • "America was stolen from an Indian bribery"
    William Cooper f/ Hell Razah, Killah Priest — In America
  • "porter goss bribery"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "bribery"

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