Signification (English)
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- Something (usually money) given in exchange for influence or as an inducement to breaking the law.
- That which seduces; seduction; allurement.
Concepts
dessous de table
paiement illicite
verser un dessous-de-table
pôt de vin
prendre sous l’aisselle
boodle
soudoiement
graisser la patte (à)
Synonyms
grease one’s palms
hush-money
grease one’s palm
give a bribe
money under the table
offer a bribe
tea and cigarettes
tea money
corrupt practice
secret commission
pay a bribe
commit bribery
grease someone’s palm
carry under one’s arm
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Fréquence
Prononcé comme (IPA)
/bɹaɪb/
Étymologie (English)
From Old French briber (“go begging”), or Old Irish Brib ("small sum of money).
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