Sentence examples for for bribe from inspiring English sources

The word for it, "rousfeti," which means favor, has its roots in the Turkish word for bribe.

He recommends that those in need of a soda -- another word for bribe -- refresh themselves with a Fanta.

A former city manager is awaiting sentencing for bribe taking, and a former mayor, a former councilman and a former head of the local housing authority are all under indictment on similar charges.

Even if this smoothie had offered no "bonus" -- a delightful euphemism for "bribe," by the way -- his behavior would still be objectionable because it undermines one of the small civilities of ordinary life.

The security men were well behaved in Taylor's presence, but their frequent drunkenness, cajoling for bribe money, and hostile behavior during the daily Presidential convoys have led to speculation that Taylor's downfall might one day come not from old enemies or hostile Nigerians but from his own people.

They say they need to purchase "pure water"—ubiquitous bags of filtered water that serve as one of many euphemisms for bribe money.A few hundred naira is usually enough to grease the wheels, but one's attitude can wildly shift the outcome of the exchange: perceived rudeness can up the amount into the thousands and, by contrast, a wave and simple "thank you" can quickly dispel any tension.

"Operation Safe Road" uncovered a trucking-licences-for-bribes scam in the secretary of state's office (which Mr Ryan held from 1991-99).

The reasons for bribe-paying vary, of course.

So an atmosphere of lawlessness is desirable for bribe-takers.

The harshest sentence was for bribe-taking — a life term in prison.

Former Assemblywoman Diane M. Gordon of Brooklyn is also in prison, for bribe-taking.