late Middle English : from Old French briber, brimberbeg, of unknown origin. The original sense was rob, extort, hence (as a noun) theft, stolen goods, also money extorted or demanded for favours, later offer money as an inducement (early 16th cent.)
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noun
1.payment made to a person in a position of trust to corrupt his judgment
vern
1.make illegal payments to in exchange for favors or influence;