How To Use Bribery In A Sentence

In the end the sentence-for criminal conspiracy, corruption and bribery-was a compromise.
everyone involved in the bribery case has been identified
It will be misconstrued as bribery, which is frowned on in legal circles.
Earlier this year, Felix pled guilty to money-laundering charges growing out of his arrest on drug and bribery charges.
He spoke of'the most serious breaches of the criminal law in the area of bribery and corruption '. Times, Sunday Times

Wu continues to plead not guilty to other charges of embezzlement and bribery.
This shadow economy includes whole industries owned or controlled by organized crime, and rent-seeking and bribery schemes on the part of government officials.
Cowperwood, disappointed by the outcome of his various ingratiatory efforts, decided to fall back on his old reliable method of bribery. The Titan
Meeting with his imprisoned father and their family lawyer, Junior hears the older men discuss how to get Elroy Sr. better amenities during his upcoming incarceration through bribery and kickbacks, and what such niceties will cost. 70s Cinema: The Last American Hero « Screaming Blue Reviews
The first thing that we shall do is to state, and which we shall prove in evidence, that this vice of bribery was the ancient, radical, endemical, and ruinous distemper of the Company's affairs in India, from the time of their first establishment there. The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. 10 (of 12)
The probe comes amid intensifying global scrutiny of corruption and bribery in the so-called extractive industries that generate raw materials. U.S. Joins in Kickbacks Probe of Sojitz
Estrada has been charged with bribery, corruption, violating the constitution and betraying the public trust.
And evils like corruption, bribery, sleaze and fraud leave an impact on young minds that yearn for an avenue to let their radical thoughts out.
The greatest challenge is strengthening judicial systems, which in some countries have long been susceptible to bribery or political pressure.
In the letter, Traficant rails against the U.S. Department of Justice, which put him in prison until 2009 after successfully convicting him on bribery and corruption charges.
The organization was rife with bribery and corruption.
Sources say that McLaughlin, 41, and Peter Tagliavia, 40, who are identified in court papers as "CW-1" and "CW-2," engaged numerous wiseguys and mob associates in criminal conversations involving gambling, loansharking extortion, bribery, home invasions, assaults - and murder. Jerry Capeci: Nephew of Top Mobster Aids in Colombo Family Takedown
Indians had been shamefully treated, and they remained victims of threats, bribery, and fraud.
The charges include bribery, corruption, violation of the Constitution and betrayal of public trust.
You can always get what you want by bribery and corruption, dishonesty and deviousness.
The normally staid boardrooms of the country's big car makers have been rocked by allegations of bribery and sexual intrigue.
The death penalty is assigned not only for violent crimes but also for acts such as bribery and corruption.
Indeed, since bribery is considered essential for lubricating a deal, corruption-busting magistrates can find themselves accused of harming French business interests.
Now hopelessly swamped in scandal and corruption, high taxes, firearms boondoggle, sponsorship scandal, etc, they are again using bribery as their last resort.
This accusationof bribery is a vile smear on an honourable citizen.
The president, vice president, and all civil officers of the United States are removable from office on impeachment by the House of Representatives and conviction by the Senate for "Treason, Bribery, or other High Crimes and Misdemeanors."
Investigations unearthed evidence of corruption, bribery and kickbacks that horrified the public, politicians and sponsors. Times, Sunday Times
A similar adjusted and rationalized morality has allowed bribery, drugs, gambling, strong-arm tactics, cheating, stealing, and lies to become a large part of the world of sports. Tom Gerdy: The Death of the Student Athlete
He is being tried for bribery, graft and corruption, betrayal of public trust and culpable violation of the Constitution.
It is almost impossible to get judges there who will administer laws without bribery, and as every man goes armed with knife or revolver, there are plenty of shindies.
His specialty's bribery, but he's just throwing your money away by the handful!
When all the facts came out, though, those contributions were revealed as little more than window dressing, an early ante up for the real bribery and pay-offs.
Recently it announced it would close due to a police investigation into bribery. The Sun
The district attorney in Manhattan has a long record of pursuing cases involving white-collar crime, corruption and bribery.
Its investigators typically look into allegations of serious fraud, bribery or corruption. Times, Sunday Times
The boxes contain documents and recordings of interviews from a police investigation into the origins of the bribery allegation. Times, Sunday Times
Bribery is almost inseparable from the business. Times, Sunday Times
Qatar officials deny any wrongdoing and insist they have a zero-tolerance policy on corruption and bribery. The Sun
Our whole system is nothing but a corrupt cesspool of legalized bribery!
He spoke of'the most serious breaches of the criminal law in the area of bribery and corruption '. Times, Sunday Times
They're charged with drug trafficking, attempted bribery and corruption.
Lawyers said that the difference could confuse companies wishing to settle bribery cases. Times, Sunday Times
Charges including bribery and tax evasion are among the ten counts of the ethics code he is accused of violating.
For example, some forms of corruption such as simple bribery may be universal.
MONTGOMERY - Former HealthSouth CEO Richard Scrushy says he was a victim of selective prosecution when he was convicted of bribery in 2006 and has asked a Montgomery federal judge to grant him a new trial. Newsvine - Get Smarter Here
But they were scarcely more honest -- embezzlement of funds and bribery of officials continued to occur to an alarming extent. America Past and Present
Britain's only publicly listed quantity surveyor has launched a second investigation into bribery allegations after new evidence emerged of alleged deception by a former employee. Times, Sunday Times
His business was built on corruption and bribery and, by 1973, he was in jail.
In the same vein, he exposed corrupt bureaucrats for bribery and embezzlement. The Times Literary Supplement
MoD policy is that its teams must obtain information from potential suppliers on bribery, corruption or misconduct and decide whether to exclude them from bidding. Times, Sunday Times
But when he had attempted to reveal the offers, which he termed bribery, something had to be done. Empire
Smuggling, bribery, protection rackets and the rise of criminal mafias are some of the common symptoms of rigidly controlled economies.
Mr. Wynn's donations have raised eyebrows among some Macau casino executives; the U.S. government is investigating Wynn Resorts rival Las Vegas Sands Corp. over whether it complied with U.S. antibribery laws in Macau. Judge Rules Wynn Resorts Director May Be Entitled to Documents
Thus disregard for the law, petty bribery and corruption were endemic. The Collins History of the World in the 20th Century
There are claims of police intimidation, bribery and ballot-box stuffing. Times, Sunday Times
Takatlyan was charged with illegal weapons possession, bribery, entering the country illegally and using false documents.
Whether or not locals are actually degrading the forest through browsing and fuelwood collection or foresters are actually dismantling the forest through bribery and tree harvesting are not the most immediate questions.
A tale of murder, bribery, betrayal and intrigue follows as the plot gathers pace and Solomon races to towards the finish line.
To equate off-the-record briefings or informal contacts with bribery and corruption is preposterous.
Wolf is being tried by the same court that sentenced him to six years in prison for treason and bribery.
We know there was no bribery and no corruption. The Sun
More years ago than I care to remember, we worked ourselves into a lather of indignation in student meetings over multinationals, looted funds and bribery in Africa.
Investigations unearthed evidence of corruption, bribery and kickbacks that horrified the public, politicians and sponsors. Times, Sunday Times
Lawyers said that the difference could confuse companies wishing to settle bribery cases. Times, Sunday Times
Engaging in bribery is not a precondition for emerging market success. Even The Virtuous Can Thrive In Corrupt Countries
The settlements, expected to be made public by year-end, come as part of a government investigation that has changed how the pharmaceutical industry conducts business overseas in light of U.S. antibribery laws. Pfizer Near Settlement on Bribery
We know there was no bribery and no corruption. The Sun
Few expected him to enter the contest while bribery investigations continued (although he has not been indicted and denies all allegations). Times, Sunday Times
Soon enough, this partnership produced a vipers ' nest writhing with snakes practicing bribery, extortion, drug dealing, and murder.
There is no need for them to try to find out fresh bribery scandals.
There was a good deal of bribery, corruption, and string-pulling as influential parents strove to ensure that their own children would receive favourable attention from teachers.
The company says that the list is an essential service in the fight against'crime, bribery and corruption. Times, Sunday Times
We tried everything - persuasion, bribery, threats.
I had been appointed ex-officio by the British Consul to take charge of her after a man who had died suddenly, leaving for the guidance of his successor some suspiciously unreceipted bills, a few dry-dock estimates hinting at bribery, and a quantity of vouchers for three years 'extravagant expenditure; all these mixed up together in a dusty old violin-case lined with ruby velvet. Falk; Amy Foster; To-Morrow
The situation of commercial bribery which boasts the features of prevalence, diversity, complexity and covertness is getting worse in China. It is still a long way ahead to effectively eradicate this.
His finance minister was busy answering charges of bribery.
It has analyzed bribery by which areas of business are most ridden by large-scale illegal payoffs.
Medical institutions became a place of political bribery and corruption.
MoD policy is that its teams must obtain information from potential suppliers on bribery, corruption or misconduct and decide whether to exclude them from bidding. Times, Sunday Times
The sugar canes are in case some bribery is needed. Times, Sunday Times
He could use bribery, blackmail, and other forms of coercion to keep his dishonored promises in circulation.
Estrada was impeached by the House of Representatives on Nov.13 on charges that included bribery, graft and corruption.
Corruption and bribery are mean.
In the impeachment complaint, Estrada has been charged with bribery, graft and corruption, betrayal of public trust and culpable violation of the Constitution.
If the plan is to be realized in the near future, I sincerely hope that the admission rules will be strictly adhered to, barring bribery and corruption from corroding the healthy tissue of a new-born establishment.
Unlike the FCPA, it has a "compliance defence" that allows a company to avoid the harshest penalties if the wrongdoer is a junior employee and the firm otherwise has a strict anti-bribery policy which is clear to all employees and effectively administered. The Economist: Daily news and views
The truth is, that if "lobby members" endeavor to carry their points by threats or bribery or treating or forming combinations, called logrolling, they are reprehensible. History of the University of North Carolina. Volume II: From 1868 to 1912
Another topic whose exposure might be threatened is the dictator's use of oil blackmail and bribery in influencing a wide variety of nations.
Now, can you comment knowledgeably on whether bribery is a BIG problem in Mexico? Mexico Readies Crackdown on Bribery
When the commissioner accused the road builder of bribery, the contractor said the pot was calling the kettle black.
Estrada has been charged with bribery, corruption, violating the constitution and betraying the public trust.
There are claims of police intimidation, bribery and ballot-box stuffing. Times, Sunday Times
Smuggling, bribery, protection rackets and the rise of criminal mafias are some of the common symptoms of rigidly controlled economies.
It is already the subject of a French judicial investigation into corrupt practices, thanks to a whistleblower who has detailed bribery and industrial espionage allegations. Times, Sunday Times
Secrets, lies, scandals, corruption, bribery and pretensions have made a laughing stock of Indian cricket.
Thus disregard for the law, petty bribery and corruption were endemic. The Collins History of the World in the 20th Century
Brute force, extortion, and bribery are not a policy, they are the last refuge of a mafioso.
By bribery - all men are corruptible - and by removing permanently any so-called idealists who stand in our way.
However, it is not too much to ask them to themselves act with strong morals and integrity, or else they may be prone to bribery or other forms of corruption.
We know there was no bribery and no corruption. The Sun
The excuse for this bribery is the announcement by the Social Security Administration that, for the second year in a row, seniors will not get a cost of living increase in 2011. Buying the Senior Vote
Everyone knows the IOC is as big a cesspool of corruption, bribery and cronyism as almost every other high-minded international organization, and the Vancouver bid presentation is as touchy-feely as one would expect: Daimnation!: Vancouver 2010
He could use bribery, blackmail, and other forms of coercion to keep his dishonored promises in circulation.
Guzman was serving more than 20 years for criminal association and bribery.
Bribery refers to the illicit use of rewards, gifts, or favors to pervert judgment or corrupt the conduct of someone.
In a deferred prosecution agreement with the Justice Department, Johnson & Johnson admitted to violations of the antibribery law and will avoid prosecution if it satisfies the government that the company has made changes to prevent future misconduct. Pfizer Near Settlement on Bribery
Eurocrats and business chiefs were held on bribery and forgery claims. The Sun
U.S. authorities are investigating whether Oracle Corp., one of the world's largest software companies by sales, violated federal antibribery laws in its dealings abroad, according to people familiar with the matter. U.S. Probes Oracle Dealings
If you buy into such narrative bribery and presentational prestidigitation, you'll gladly go along with whatever is offered.
We will see; but the most striking thing was that nobody I talked to, and no commentator in the press, attributed his humiliation to the behaviour for which he is internationally famous – his carryings-on with teenage women and his alleged involvement in bribery and corruption. The English FA was right to stand up to Fifa and its cosy idea of a 'family' | Alexander Chancellor
Now "The Decision to Punish Breach of Company Act", issued by NPC, stipulates for the accusation of Commercial Bribery Crime for the first time.
Recently some staff refused to collect taxes when one of their superiors tried to proscribe bribery in the ranks.
The corrupt and illegal practices prevention act, 1883, annotated and explained: Notes of judicial decisions in cases of bribery, treating undue influence, personation, etc by H. OpEdNews - Quicklink: U.S. Telecom Firm Pays $3 Million in Fines Over China Business
Charges of corruption, Mafia collusion and bribery seem not to have dented his appeal.
This produces a perfect environment for corruption, bribery and insider-dealing.
In recent years, the SEC and Justice Department have enforced the FCPA aggressively and have added staff in their antibribery units. U.S. Probes Motorola Solutions
They used bribery to get him elected consul for 59 (this pact is known as the ‘first triumvirate’ - a term without ancient authority).
The bribery accusations and strong evidence of wrongdoing remain unanswered. Times, Sunday Times
MoD policy is that its teams must obtain information from potential suppliers on bribery, corruption or misconduct and decide whether to exclude them from bidding. Times, Sunday Times
It also details the parasitic activities of individual officials who live a relatively privileged existence based on extortion, bribery and other forms of corruption.
The disgraced politician is likely to defend himself against charges of bribery, embezzlement and abuse of power. Times, Sunday Times
The charge in the present case is one of bribery and corruption.
Sir James needed a man to run his political affairs, to manage the undercover campaigns of entertainment and bribery.
He was arrested on charges of bribery and corruption.
His investigative operation employs about 27 full-time lawyers and other professionals, and he keeps only about 10 major clients at any one time—often blue-chip companies, such as Daimler AG, which hired him to oversee compliance after settling charges it violated a U.S. antibribery law. Louis Freeh, Ex-FBI Chief, Taps Old Skills in New Job
It is ironic that the term bribery, used to describe what was happening between Washington and Tel Aviv, was first introduced by a former American official who happens to be a devout Jew. Daoud Kuttab: America's Latest $3 Billion Bribe to Israel
Gangsterism accumulated wealth by means of violence terror and bribery; permeated the power departments of the state in the meantime.
Within three years of that jibe, a bribery scandal forced him to resign in disgrace.
Six officials are already suspended on bribery claims. The Sun
The charges against him include fraud, bribery, and falsifying business records.
Thus disregard for the law, petty bribery and corruption were endemic. The Collins History of the World in the 20th Century
Bureaucratic bottlenecks, internal corruption and bribery topped the concerns when dealing with government.
Six officials are already suspended on bribery claims. The Sun
Crown, are subjected to their vile disguised attempts at bribery and corruption, no humble peasant girl, no child, is safe from the befoulment of their filthy minds. South Wind
And then all those claims of bribery and brown envelopes. Times, Sunday Times
Embezzlement of oil revenues, bribery, and ethnic favoritism are all common practices.
However, his acquisition of the publishing house post-dates this law by several years (details of this purchase are the focus of ongoing bribery investigations).
The oligarchs before them had run the country through informal networks of obligation and bribery, not official channels. Times, Sunday Times
It forbids bribery or kickbacks in any form to anyone in the public sector.
Gridley, 84, has been charged with bribery and attempted bribery, but has not been arraigned or entered a plea.
Sovereignty in tax policies and government spending also leads to lobbying and bribery on an international scale .
vulnerable to bribery
The briber described the tribe head's bribery.
I'm not sure that I can run to bribery, but I'll stand anyone a drink.
The disgraced politician is likely to defend himself against charges of bribery, embezzlement and abuse of power. Times, Sunday Times
That inquiry found the bribery claim to be unfounded. Times, Sunday Times
Such behaviour would send a message that political positions are entitlements and bribery devices, rather than meritorious accomplishments.
He was determined to counter the bribery allegations.
Bribery and financial abuses are worming their way into the ranks of the ruling Communist Party.
Also, road traffic police, low-level administrative servicemen and healthcare staff have been the most frequent targets of bribery.
In 1997 a convention established standards to combat international bribery, to which more than thirty countries agreed.
The House ethics committee has rejected on technical grounds the latest complaint filed against Speaker Newt Gingrich charging him with bribery.
It was, according to Balzac, a world in which talent counted for nothing, and bribery, intrigue and unscrupulousness were the key factors in success.
Moreover, just one bribery conviction was based on entertaining and hospitality. Times, Sunday Times
He was found guilty of bribery and corruption .
The drug bosses were using bribery to stay out of jail.
He is being investigated in connection with a series of criminal charges ranging from bribery to economic plunder.
Bribery, for one, has often proven more effective in war than nucleonics. ' The Tar-Aiym Krang
Bribery refers to the illicit use of rewards, gifts, or favors to pervert judgment or corrupt the conduct of someone.
Allegations against SK Foods included bribery, inflating food prices and selling stock which was older, mouldier or more diluted than certified. Stuff.co.nz - Stuff
FBI found out that the senator committed bribery.
And now the fall-out from that baptism of fire for the new ruling group has begun, with allegations of sleaze, bribery and illegal voting.
The witness in the bribery investigation refused to name names.
It mainly includes fulfilling the obligations of signatory states, enlarging sphere of "bribe", decreasing minimum amount of bribery and enlarging scope of application of pecuniary penalty, etc.
But the most important conclusion is already clear: Saddam Hussein exploited the program to run the largest bribery scheme in the history of the world. Balloon Juice » 2004 » October
The investigation began in 2009 after the company opened its own internal investigation into possible breaches of antibribery laws and alerted U.S. authorities, according to the people familiar with the matter. U.S. Probes Motorola Solutions
After a number of scandals involving politician's exotic sex lives, a plain old case of bribery seems prosaic.
A federal jury convicted him on ten counts of bribery, corruption and racketeering.
The painful fact is that no one expects much of them any more beyond good food, bribery and honeyed hypocrisy.
In particular, engaging in adulterous/cheating relationship will result in a disturbed and an unfocused mind, vulnerable to bribery as one will be more intent to hide the wrong relationship. Meghan McCain: Sanford affair is 'private matter'
The accused face charges such as bribery, forgery, criminal breach of trust and abetment to crime. Trial Begins in India's Telecom Scam
he got a scoop on the bribery of city officials
It was therefore no wonder that bribery was reported to be common among the judiciary.
But their damage is what we notice and what he shews us, the seduction and bribery of fervent desire meshed with sheepish sorrow.
LONDON — The U.K. government has delayed implementation of a new antibribery law after businesses voiced concerns over the rules' clarity, specifically which companies would be affected and which actions could be interpreted as bribery. U.K. Delays Bribery Law
His sky-rocket ascent was almost certainly powered by bribery, manipulation, and other chicanery.
Their combined experience is counted on to eliminate any possibility of fraud and bribery.
Thus disregard for the law, petty bribery and corruption were endemic. The Collins History of the World in the 20th Century
all those concerned in the bribery case have been identified
William Belknap, secretary of war under Ulysses Grant, was impeached by the House on bribery charges and resigned from office.
The privacy of the voting booth is a check on bribery and intimidation, for there is no way to be sure that bought or browbeaten votes will be cast as directed. Election Reform
He spoke of'the most serious breaches of the criminal law in the area of bribery and corruption '. Times, Sunday Times
When the commissioner accused the road builder of bribery, the contractor said the pot was calling the kettle black.
Bribery, drugs, gambling, strong-arm tactics, cheating, stealing, and lies make for a full day in the life of a gang or organized crime member. Tom Gerdy: The Death of the Student Athlete
As President he had power and patronage enough to secure by intimidation and bribery the promulgation of a constitution which gave him autocratic power.
Fascinated!" retorted Kato, fixing on the word jealously, and refusing to be pacified by the bribery of the smile. Angel With No Hands
Those measures were aimed at eradicating corruption, bribery, and favoritism.
Combs also is charged with bribery for allegedly offering his driver $ 50,000 to take the gun rap for him.
Public morality, especially, had been swept away in France by a tidal wave of bribery and corruption.
Two people were charged with corruption, obstruction to justice and bribery regarding unroadworthy vehicles and tickets for traffic offences at Umtata.
Out of the abyss came mafia mobs, large-scale bribery and corruption.
England lost to Russia amid claims of corruption and bribery. The Sun
Mirretti had pleaded guilty to fraud, bribery, theft and conspiracy to obstruct a criminal investigation.
Thus disregard for the law, petty bribery and corruption were endemic. The Collins History of the World in the 20th Century
Now "The Decision to Punish Breach of Company Act", issued by NPC, stipulates for the accusation of Commercial Bribery Crime for the first time.
Access to highly personal information may also play a role in crimes like bribery and blackmail, and involve individuals both within and outside of government offices.
The endemic nature of corruption in many emerging markets can lead investors to conclude that entering fast-growing economies like India and Brazil requires choosing between two unappealing options: accepting the indispensability of committing bribery and chance prosecution under statutes like the U.S. Even The Virtuous Can Thrive In Corrupt Countries
The election was marred by allegations of bribery. Times, Sunday Times
The sugar canes are in case some bribery is needed. Times, Sunday Times
But props on the attempted bribery with the multi-channel pipet! Colonel Candid with the Dagger in the Conference Room

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