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corruption

/kɔːrʊpʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does corruption mean?

noun

The act of corrupting or state of being corrupted; a departure from a standard of integrity, morality, or virtue.

Example

"The government's corruption led to widespread poverty and inequality."

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