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briberies


Meanings
  • Noun

    The act of giving or receiving something, often money, in exchange for influence or favor.

    - "Politicians are often accused of engaging in briberies."
    - "The businessman offered a bribe to the government official in order to secure a contract."

Rhymes
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bribes , lies , pries , surmises
Variants
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briberies , bribery
Etymology
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Derived from the Old French word 'bribier', meaning 'bribe-giver'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'bribery' first appeared in English literature in the 15th century.

  2. Briberies are illegal in most countries and are considered a violation of ethical standards.


Related Concepts
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  1. Corruption: Briberies are a form of corruption, where individuals or organizations offer or receive something of value in exchange for influence or favor.

  2. Extortion: Briberies can also be considered a form of extortion, where the threat of withholding a favor or influence is used to obtain something of value.


Culture
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Briberies have been a significant issue in various forms of literature and art, often portraying the corrupting influence of power and wealth. In music, there are several songs with the word 'bribery' in the title.

How to Memorize "briberies"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a handshake between two people, one passing a briefcase filled with cash to the other.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'briberies' with the concept of power and corruption.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Bribes Bring Bad Business' to help remember the meaning of the word.


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