bribery — KJV Dictionary & Concordance

COMBINED MEANING

Meaning of bribery

The giving or taking of corrupt rewards; corrupt gain obtained by such rewards.

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Webster 1828KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

WORD FAMILY

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Root: bribe

Giving, receiving, or gaining by a corrupt reward.

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HISTORICAL DEFINITIONS

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Webster 1828 · headword: bribery

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The act or practice of giving or taking rewards for corrupt practices; the act of paying or receiving a reward for a false judgment or testimony, or for the performance of that which is known to be illegal or unjust.

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KJV CONCORDANCE

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