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corruption

Definition

  • noun: dishonest or illegal behavior especially by powerful people (such as government officials or police officers)
  • noun: impairment of integrity, virtue, or moral principle
  • usually singular
  • synonyms: taint, putrefaction, adulteration

Examples

  • The phrase “an apron” is a 'corruption' of the original English phrase “a napron.”

  • computer software that is supposed to prevent the 'corruption' of files

  • There are rumors of widespread 'corruption' in the city government.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) the men and women sworn to keep us safe, they can be bribed. They can be bought. Machines, however, are corruption free. Americans could be living in a country where law enforcement is not only efficient, but incorruptible. Thank you Alex for all you've done. (..)
    2014 RoboCop