corruption
cor·rup·tion
noun \kə-ˈrəp-shən\Definition of CORRUPTION
1
a : impairment of integrity, virtue, or moral principle : depravity b : decay, decomposition c : inducement to wrong by improper or unlawful means (as bribery) d : a departure from the original or from what is pure or correct
2
archaic : an agency or influence that corrupts
3
chiefly dialect : pus
See Examples of CORRUPTION
- There are rumors of widespread corruption in the city government.
- the mafia's corruption of public officials
- corruption of the English language
- computer software that is supposed to prevent the corruption of files
- the corruption of a text
First Known Use of CORRUPTION
14th century
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