"bribetaking" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: bribe + taking Etymology templates: {{compound|en|bribe|taking}} bribe + taking Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} bribetaking (uncountable)
  1. The acceptance of bribes. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Corruption Related terms: on the take
    Sense id: en-bribetaking-en-noun-kXvx2LPE Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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          "ref": "2009 May 7, Paul Von Zielbauer, “New Fines Pit Carpenters Against Union Leaders”, in New York Times",
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