Something that is given or offered to a person or organization in a position of trust to induce that agent to behave in a way that is inconsistent with that trust As C E Harris points out, it is important that bribery be distinguished from capitulating to extortion (that is, capitulating to a demand under coercion or intimidation) It may be ethically justified to pay extortion in some circumstances, even though it would be wrong to offer a bribe Bribes are paid to obtain something to which one does not have a right, such as a special advantage in awarding a contract In contrast, extortion is paid to secure something to which one has a right, such as the return of expensive equipment one has legally brought into a country but which a corrupt customs official claims has been "lost"
make illegal payments to in exchange for favors or influence; "This judge can be bought"
payment made to a person in a position of trust to corrupt his judgment make illegal payments to in exchange for favors or influence; "This judge can be bought
To give or promise a reward or consideration to (a judge, juror, legislator, voter, or other person in a position of trust) with a view to prevent the judgment or corrupt the conduct; to induce or influence by a bribe; to give a bribe to
If one person bribes another, they give them a bribe. He was accused of bribing a senior bank official The government bribed the workers to be quiet
A price, reward, gift, or favor bestowed or promised with a view to prevent the judgment or corrupt the conduct of a judge, witness, voter, or other person in a position of trust