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Corruption
01
illegal and dishonest behavior of someone, particularly one who is in a position of power
Examples
The investigation revealed widespread corruption within the government, with officials taking bribes.
Corruption in the police force led to a lack of trust among the community.
02
destroying someone's (or some group's) honesty or loyalty; undermining moral integrity
03
inducement (as of a public official) by improper means (as bribery) to violate duty (as by commiting a felony)
04
the process of abandoning moral principles and behaving immorally
Examples
The book explores the corruption of a man's character under the pressure of societal expectations.
She worried about the corruption of her child's values due to peer pressure at school.
05
decay of matter (as by rot or oxidation)
06
in a state of progressive putrefaction
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