Nomen

die Korruption

corruption

Korruption ist ein großes Problem.

Corruption is a big problem.

Er wurde wegen Korruption angeklagt.

He was charged with corruption.

the fight ((against)) corruption Der Kampf gegen die Korruption ist schwierig.

((because of)) corruption Er wurde wegen Korruption verurteilt.

Synonyms: Bestechung (bribery), Bestechlichkeit (venality)

From Latin 'corruptio' (a spoiling, seducing), from 'cor-' (together) + 'rumpere' (to break). Literally 'to break completely'.

An international word, almost identical to the English 'corruption'.

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