cosinage

/kɒˈziːnɪdʒ/; /kɔːˈziːnɪdʒ/

Definitions

1. noun

extortion or bribery, especially by a clergyman.

“The bishop was accused of cosinage and stripped of his position.”

Synonyms

  • bribery
  • extortion

Antonyms

  • honesty
  • integrity