Dictionary Entry
bribed
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Meaning
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To give someone money or a gift to persuade them to do something dishonest or illegal.
Example Sentence
The official was bribed to approve the faulty construction project, but investigators discovered the illegal transaction.
Usage Note
Describes the act of unlawfully influencing someone's behavior, typically in a legal or official capacity, by offering them money, gifts, or other incentives to act against their duty or the law.