BRIBING Meaning and
Definition
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Bribing is a term that refers to the act of providing money, gifts, or other forms of compensation to someone in a position of power or authority in order to influence their actions or decisions in one's favor. It involves offering illicit incentives or rewards to induce or persuade an individual to act in a way that benefits the giver of the bribe, often at the expense of fair and ethical conduct.
Commonly recognized as a corrupt and illegal practice, bribing undermines the principles of honesty, fairness, and impartiality in various sectors such as business, politics, and public administration. It is typically employed to gain an advantage, secure preferential treatment, or manipulate outcomes that would otherwise be determined impartially or through legitimate means.
The act of bribing often involves a secret or discreet exchange, where the bribe-giver tries to conceal the transaction or the true purpose of the payment, while the recipient may knowingly or unknowingly engage in a breach of trust, violating their duty or responsibility to act in the best interest of the public or their organization.
Bribing can have significant negative consequences, including perpetuating systemic corruption, distorting decision-making processes, limiting fair competition, and eroding public trust in institutions. Numerous countries have enacted stringent laws and regulations to combat bribery, and international organizations like the United Nations and the World Bank actively promote efforts to eradicate this practice.
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Etymology of BRIBING
The word "bribing" is derived from the verb "bribe", which originated from the Old French noun "bribe", meaning a "piece of bread" or "morsel". The term "bribe" initially referred to a slice of bread or small sums of money given to people of authority or influence as a reward or incentive. Over time, the word took on a negative connotation as it began to specifically refer to acts of corruptly influencing someone by giving them unlawful payments or gifts. Thus, "bribing" evolved from the verb form of "bribe" to describe the act of offering bribes, engaging in corruption, or influencing improperly through incentives.
Similar spelling words for BRIBING
- brine,
- bribe,
- broiling,
- bringing,
- briefing,
- bruising,
- Bobbing,
- barring,
- boring,
- braiding,
- Braying,
- braking,
- baring,
- brain,
- probing,
- rubbing,
- Robbing,
- robin,
- bracing,
- brimming,
- Bribing,
- braving,
- bring.
Conjugate verb Bribing
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