Bribable: meaning, definitions and examples
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bribable
[ ˈbraɪ.bə.bəl ]
legal context
Bribable describes a person or entity that can be influenced or corrupted by a bribe. It often carries a negative connotation, implicating unethical behavior in transaction dealings. In legal terms, it refers to those who may be susceptible to accepting illicit money or favors.
Synonyms
corruptible, dishonest, subornable
Examples of usage
- The bribable officials accepted payments under the table.
- In a bribable society, corruption thrives.
- Law enforcement agencies target bribable individuals to expose wider corruption.
Translations
Translations of the word "bribable" in other languages:
🇵🇹 subornável
🇮🇳 रिश्वतखोर
🇩🇪 bestechlich
🇮🇩 dapat disuap
🇺🇦 такой, що піддається хабарництву
🇵🇱 łapówkarski
🇯🇵 賄賂を受け取ることができる
🇫🇷 corrompable
🇪🇸 sobornable
🇹🇷 rüşvet alınabilir
🇰🇷 뇌물 받을 수 있는
🇸🇦 قابل للرشوة
🇨🇿 podplatitelný
🇸🇰 úplatný
🇨🇳 可贿赂的
🇸🇮 podkupljiv
🇮🇸 mútanlegur
🇰🇿 пара алуға болатын
🇬🇪 შეუსაბამო
🇦🇿 rüşvət verilməsi mümkün olan
🇲🇽 sobornable
Word origin
The word 'bribable' is derived from 'bribe,' which has its roots in the mid-14th century, originating from the Old French 'bribe' meaning 'a morsel' or 'something given to entice someone.' It can be traced further back to the Latin word 'briba,' meaning 'a piece' or 'a bit.' The suffix '-able' denotes capability or suitability, making 'bribable' refer specifically to the capability of being bribed. Over the years, 'bribable' has maintained its negative connotation, often used in legal and political contexts to discuss the integrity of individuals in positions of power who may be willing to succumb to unethical practices.