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bribery

Meaning of “bribery”

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

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KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
1 occurrence1 verse1 bookKJV PCE

First occurrence: Job 15:34

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Historical English dictionary sources

Historical definitions

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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