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corruption

Definition:

(nou) lack of integrity or honesty (especially susceptibility to bribery); use of a position of trust for dishonest gain (nou) in a state of progressive putrefaction (nou) decay of matter (as by rot or oxidation) (nou) moral perversion; impairment of virtue and moral principles (nou) destroying someone's (or some group's) honesty or loyalty; undermining moral integrity (nou) inducement (as of a public official) by improper means (as bribery) to violate duty (as by commiting a felony)

Phonetic Transcription:

kəˈrʌpʃən

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The secrecy creates the corruption.

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