Bribery (noun)

1. The act of giving money, gifts, or other incentives with the intent of influencing the recipient's behavior or decisions.
2. The money, gifts, or other incentives offered or given in such a manner.

Origin:

From middle english briberie, from old french briberie, from briber "to bribe".

Examples:

1. The investigation revealed widespread corruption and bribery within the company.
2. The politician was caught accepting bribes in exchange for favorable legislation.
3. The bribery scandal shook the public's confidence in the government.
4. The company was fined for offering bribes to secure contracts.
5. The bribery attempt was unsuccessful, as the official refused to be swayed by the illegal offer.