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bribery

[brahy-buh-ree] / ˈbraɪ bə ri /


NOUN
payola
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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

DX also said the probe concluded there "may have been a breach of the Bribery Act 2010 by the employees concerned".

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2023

Bribery payments were allegedly sent by Smith-Symes to Christopher directly or through Wells or others.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 9, 2021

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

The law concerning Bribery and Corruption has a much more direct bearing.

From Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 158, 1920-05-12 by Seaman, Owen, Sir




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