Bribeability

/ˌbraɪbəˈbɪləti/ noun

Definition

The quality or state of being able to be bribed, or how easily someone can be persuaded to do something dishonest for money or rewards.

Etymology

From 'bribeable' (capable of being bribed) plus '-ity' (a suffix forming abstract nouns). The root 'bribe' comes from Old French 'bribe' meaning a piece of bread or morsel given to a beggar.

Kelly Says

Psychologists have found that bribeability isn't just about greed—people are more likely to accept bribes when they feel underpaid, undervalued, or when they convince themselves the rule they're breaking doesn't really matter.

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