Law Dictionary Definitions

  bridge the gap.Trademarks. To capitalize on the goodwill associated with an existing trademark or tradename by using it or a similar mark on new lines of products or services, or on the same products or services in new marketing territories. [Blacks Law 8th]

bridge loan.See LOAN.[Blacks Law 8th]

bridge bank.A national bank chartered to operate an insolvent bank for up to three years or until the bank is sold. [Cases: Banks and Banking  285–287, 505. C.J.S. Banks and Banking §§ 576–578, 580–584, 586, 597–598, 673, 676–679, 682–687, 690–694, 696, 699–705, 708–717.][Blacks Law 8th]

bribour (brI-b<<schwa>>r). [fr. French bribeur] Hist. A thief.[Blacks Law 8th]

bribe-taker. See BRIBEE.[Blacks Law 8th]

bribery,n. The corrupt payment, receipt, or solicitation of a private favor for official action. • Bribery is a felony in most jurisdictions. See Model Penal Code § 240.1. Cf. KICKBACK. [Cases: Bribery  1. C.J.S. Bribery §§ 2–3, 5–8, 10–11.] — bribe,vb. “If money has been corruptly paid and corruptly received, for the purpose of influencing…

briber. One who offers a bribe. — Also termed bribe-giver.[Blacks Law 8th]

bribe-giver. See BRIBER. [Blacks Law 8th]

bribe,n. A price, reward, gift, or favor bestowed or promised with a view to pervert the judgment of or influence the action of a person in a position of trust. Cf. BARRATRY(4). “The core concept of a bribe is an inducement improperly influencing the performance of a public function meant to be gratuitously exercised.” John…

bribee. One who receives a bribe. — Also termed bribe-taker.[Blacks Law 8th]