bribery
noun C1
Plain meaning
the crime of giving money or gifts to get unfair advantage
Exam-register meaning
In academic or exam writing, this is used to discuss the crime of giving money or gifts to get unfair advantage in a more precise way.
In context
naturalThe article discussed bribery during the meeting.
examThe passage suggests that bribery scandal can shape long-term policy or social outcomes.
Common collocations
bribery scandalaccuse of briberybribery charges
Watch out
Do not use a weak verb before this word. Learn the whole word partnership, e.g., “bribery scandal”.