Corruptness: meaning, definitions and examples

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corruptness

[ kəˈrʌptnəs ]

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general

The quality or state of being corrupt; dishonesty, immorality.

Synonyms

corruption, dishonesty, immorality

Examples of usage

The corruptness of the government officials was exposed by the media.
The corruptness of the company's CEO led to its downfall.

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legal

The act of corrupting or being corrupted; bribery, fraud.

Synonyms

bribery, fraud, graft

Examples of usage

The corruptness of the judge was revealed during the investigation.
The corruptness of the police officer resulted in his dismissal.

Translations

Translations of the word "corruptness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 corrupção

🇮🇳 भ्रष्टाचार

🇩🇪 Korruption

🇮🇩 korupsi

🇺🇦 корупція

🇵🇱 korupcja

🇯🇵 汚職

🇫🇷 corruption

🇪🇸 corrupción

🇹🇷 yolsuzluk

🇰🇷 부패

🇸🇦 فساد

🇨🇿 korupce

🇸🇰 korupcia

🇨🇳 腐败

🇸🇮 korupcija

🇮🇸 spilling

🇰🇿 жемқорлық

🇬🇪 კორუფცია

🇦🇿 korrupsiya

🇲🇽 corrupción

Word origin

The word "corruptness" originated from the late Middle English word "corruptnesse", which is derived from the Latin word "corruptio" meaning decay or depravity. The concept of corruption has been present throughout history, with instances of corrupt practices documented in ancient civilizations. Over time, laws and regulations have been implemented to combat corruptness in various sectors, such as government, business, and law enforcement.