The phrase "bribe payments" refers to money or valuable items that are illegally given to someone in power or authority, usually in order to persuade them to do something illegal or to gain an unfair advantage. Full definition
Another Howe email to Percoco worried about a halt in alleged bribe payments from the energy company executive; Howe called it time for «operation ziti replenishment.» (buffalonews.com)
The investigation examined and substantiated 19 different bribe payments made by Jim Mazz Auto tow truck operators to City of Buffalo Police Officers. (wben.com)
Howe testified that the meeting occurred as Percoco was beginning to pressure Howe to arrange bribe payments from Cor. (syracuse.com)