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bribery in Malay

rasuah

/ˈbɹaɪbəɹi/

bribery in Malay: rasuah. In English, bribery means the act of giving an illegal payment (a bribe) to a person in an official position as a means of influencing their decisions.

Malay words for bribery

making of illegal payment to persons in official positions as a means of influencing their decisions
rasuah

English meaning of bribery

  1. noun The act of giving an illegal payment (a bribe) to a person in an official position as a means of influencing their decisions.
  2. noun The activity of offering, giving, or accepting such bribes.

Full definition of bribery

bribery in a sentence

  • The official was arrested on charges of bribery.

Synonyms of bribery

bribery in other languages

Questions about bribery in Malay

What is the meaning of bribery in Malay?
Bribery in Malay is rasuah.
Apakah maksud bribery dalam bahasa Melayu?
Bribery: rasuah.
What does bribery mean in English?
Bribery means the act of giving an illegal payment (a bribe) to a person in an official position as a means of influencing their decisions.

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