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Dishonest or fraudulent conduct by those in power
Corruption is a form of dishonesty or a criminal offense that is undertaken by a person or an organization that is entrusted in a position of authority
Corruption
Country ranking by public sector corruption
The Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) is an index published annually by Transparency International, a German registered association, since 1995. It scores
Corruption_Perceptions_Index
Use of power by government officials for illegitimate private gain
Political corruption is the use of powers by government officials or their network contacts for illegitimate private gain. Forms of corruption vary but
Political_corruption
Abuse of power by civil law enforcement
Police corruption is a form of police misconduct in which a law enforcement officer breaks their political contract and abuses their power for personal
Police_corruption
Topics referred to by the same term
Look up corruption in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Corruption is the abuse of power for personal gain. Corruption may also refer to: Corruption (1933
Corruption_(disambiguation)
1983 studio album by New Order
Power, Corruption & Lies is the second studio album by the English rock band New Order, released on 2 May 1983 by Factory Records. The album features more
Power,_Corruption_&_Lies
Mass anti-corruption protests
official cause of the collapse remains under investigation, with government corruption and opaque dealings with Chinese contractors blamed. Early protests primarily
2024–present Serbian anti-corruption protests
2024–present_Serbian_anti-corruption_protests
Spotlight on Corruption is a British nonprofit organization which focuses on financial corruption. The previous organization Corruption Watch UK was established
Spotlight_on_Corruption
Corruption in India is an issue that affects the economy of central, state, and local government agencies. Corruption is blamed for stunting the economy
Corruption_in_India
2025 fantasy novel by Robert Jackson Bennett
A Drop of Corruption is a 2025 fantasy murder mystery novel by Robert Jackson Bennett. It is a sequel to his 2024 novel The Tainted Cup. Yarrowdale is
A_Drop_of_Corruption
2020–present corruption trial of Israeli Prime Minister
rich friend to fund corruption trial fees". AP News. 15 June 2020. Retrieved 27 June 2025. "Netanyahu stands trial on corruption charges". NBC News. 24
Trial_of_Benjamin_Netanyahu
Activities that oppose or inhibit corruption
Anti-corruption (or anticorruption) comprises activities that oppose or inhibit corruption. Just as corruption takes many forms, anti-corruption efforts
Anti-corruption
Protest movement in the Philippines
EDSA in Quezon City, both within Metro Manila. They involve several anti-corruption protests stemming from the ongoing flood control projects controversy
2025–2026 Philippine anti-corruption protests
2025–2026_Philippine_anti-corruption_protests
Corruption in the United States has been a perennial political issue, peaking in the Jacksonian era and the Gilded Age before declining with the reforms
Corruption in the United States
Corruption_in_the_United_States
Phenomenon of placing protection of reputation above fidelity to truth in public bodies
Institutional corruption is the phenomenon in public bodies of placing the protection of reputation above fidelity to the truth, especially in the context
Institutional_corruption
Corruption in the Philippines is a widespread problem its citizens endure, which developed during the Spanish colonial period. According to GAN Integrity's
Corruption_in_the_Philippines
Album by Napalm Death
Harmony Corruption is the third studio album by British grindcore band Napalm Death. It was released in the UK by Earache Records on 30 July 1990 and in
Harmony_Corruption
Anti-government upheaval in Nepal
In September 2025, large-scale anti-corruption protests and demonstrations took place all across Nepal, predominantly organized by Generation Z students
2025_Nepalese_Gen_Z_protests
Corruption in Mexico has permeated several segments of society—political, economic, and social—and has greatly affected the country's legitimacy, transparency
Corruption_in_Mexico
Country ranking by public sector corruption
countries by Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) as published by Transparency International, including scores and rankings. The Corruption Perceptions Index
List of countries by Corruption Perceptions Index
List_of_countries_by_Corruption_Perceptions_Index
Corruption in Spain is a large concern. Political corruption is defined as the action or inaction of one or more real persons managing public resources
Corruption_in_Spain
Errors in computer data that introduce unintended changes to the original data
Data corruption is the undesired alteration in computer data that occurs during writing, reading, storage, transmission, or processing. Computer systems
Data_corruption
Process of concealing the origin of money
such as drug trafficking, sex work (in some jurisdictions), terrorism, corruption, and embezzlement, and converting the funds into a seemingly legitimate
Money_laundering
Russian politician and lawyer (born 1965)
Russo-Georgian War. Medvedev also launched an anti-corruption campaign, yet was later being accused of corruption himself. He served a single term in office and
Dmitry_Medvedev
Topics referred to by the same term
Anti-Corruption Commission may refer to: Anti-Corruption Commission (Bangladesh) Anti-Corruption Commission of Myanmar Kenya Anti-Corruption Commission
Anti-Corruption_Commission
Corruption in Ukraine since the country became an independent state in 1991 is a societal issue rooted in the dissolution of the Soviet Union that year
Corruption_in_Ukraine
1990s police corruption scandal in Los Angeles
The Rampart scandal was a police corruption scandal that unfolded in Los Angeles, California during the late 1990s and early 2000s. The scandal concerned
Rampart_scandal
Corruption in Nigeria is a severe and long-standing issue. In 2012, Nigeria was estimated to have lost over $400 billion to corruption since its independence
Corruption_in_Nigeria
Corruption in Russia is considered a very serious problem, impacting various aspects of life, including the economy, business, politics, public administration
Corruption_in_Russia
2020 video game
Corruption 2029 is a turn-based tactics video game developed and published by The Bearded Ladies. It was released in February 2020 for Windows PCs. Players
Corruption_2029
Government anti-graft body
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (Malay: Suruhanjaya Pencegahan Rasuah Malaysia; Jawi: سوروهنجاي ڤنچڬاهن رسواه مليسيا), abbreviated as MACC or
Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission
Malaysian_Anti-Corruption_Commission
Field of study
Economics of corruption deals with the misuse of public power for private benefit and its economic impact on society. This discipline aims to study the
Economics_of_corruption
2020s protests and revolutions
reforms and regime change. These protests began as a response to widespread corruption, nepotism, economic inequality and mismanagement, authoritarianism, and
Gen_Z_protests_in_Asia
Corruption in Brazil exists on all levels of society from the top echelons of political power to the smallest municipalities. Operation Car Wash showed
Corruption_in_Brazil
Efforts to affect public policy through direct government contact
organized group lobbying as part of federal laws to prevent political corruption, thereby establishing transparency about possible influences by public
Lobbying
Topics referred to by the same term
Against Corruption may refer to: Independent Commission Against Corruption (Mauritius), established in 2002 Independent Commission Against Corruption (Hong
Independent Commission Against Corruption
Independent_Commission_Against_Corruption
Corruption in South Africa includes the improper use of public resources for private ends, including bribery and improper favouritism. Corruption was
Corruption_in_South_Africa
In 2016, Guinea was ranked 142nd out of 176 countries on the Corruption Perceptions Index published by Transparency International. According to the index
Corruption_in_Guinea
President of Russia (2000–2008; since 2012)
dictatorship with a personality cult. His rule has been marked by endemic corruption and widespread human rights violations, including the imprisonment and
Vladimir_Putin
Corruption in Namibia spans from the pre-colonial era to the present day. After independence in 1990, corruption and fraud issues continued, with cases
Corruption_in_Namibia
Corruption in Italy is a major problem. In Transparency International's annual surveys, Italy has consistently been regarded as one of the most corrupt
Corruption_in_Italy
Indonesian government agency
prevent and fight corruption in the country. Anti-corruption efforts began in Indonesia in the 1950s. Following strong criticism of corruption at the beginning
Corruption Eradication Commission
Corruption_Eradication_Commission
Corruption in Argentina remains a serious problem. Argentina has long suffered from widespread and endemic corruption. Corruption remains a serious problem
Corruption_in_Argentina
Institutional corruption in the country
Corruption in the Maldives remains a persistent problem. The country was ranked in the 84th position on Transparency International’s Corruption Perception
Corruption_in_the_Maldives
Anti-corruption movement in India
Against Corruption (IAC) is a non-political anti-corruption movement in India since 2007 which rose to prominence during the anti-corruption protests
India_Against_Corruption
Prime Minister of Israel (1996–1999; 2009–2021; 2022–present)
scandals involving his marriage and corruption charges. In 1997, police recommended Netanyahu be indicted on corruption charges for influence-peddling. He
Benjamin_Netanyahu
Stock short title used for legislation
Prevention of Corruption Act (with its variations) is a stock short title used for legislation in India, Malaysia, Singapore and the United Kingdom relating
Prevention_of_Corruption_Act
Survey tracking public opinion on corruption
Global Corruption Barometer published by Transparency International is the largest survey in the world tracking public opinion on corruption. It surveys
Global_Corruption_Barometer
Corruption in Vietnam is pervasive and widespread, due to weak legal infrastructure, financial unpredictability, and conflicting and negative bureaucratic
Corruption_in_Vietnam
Corruption in Pakistan involves fraudulent practices carried out by officials and institutions, ranging from petty bribery to high-profile scandals. Corruption
Corruption_in_Pakistan
Type of software bug
Memory corruption occurs in a computer program when the contents of a memory location are modified due to programmatic behavior that exceeds the intention
Memory_corruption
Corruption in Kazakhstan constitutes a persistent systemic challenge, manifesting in both public and commercial spheres. Despite legislative and institutional
Corruption_in_Kazakhstan
Public corruption in New South Wales, Australia
Corruption in New South Wales, Australia, varies between state and local council levels, mirroring the jurisdictional scope, economic opportunities and
Corruption_in_New_South_Wales
2024 play by J. T. Rogers
Corruption is a play by J. T. Rogers, recounting (in dramatized form) the true-life phone hacking scandal that engulfed Rupert Murdoch’s media empire in
Corruption_(play)
Corruption in Kenya has a history that spans the era of the founding president Jomo Kenyatta, to Daniel arap Moi's KANU, Mwai Kibaki's PNU governments
Corruption_in_Kenya
Corruption in Greece is considered to be significant, with the country ranking as one of the most corrupt in the European Union according to the Corruption
Corruption_in_Greece
Russian government initiative
The Russian anti-corruption campaign is an ongoing effort by the Russian government to curb corruption, which has been recognized as one of Russia's most
Russian anti-corruption campaign
Russian_anti-corruption_campaign
Efforts to combat corruption in maritime industry
Maritime anti-corruption initiatives have emerged in the last decades as a response to the growing threat of transnational corruption in the maritime
Maritime_anti-corruption
Corruption has been a significant problem in the People's Republic of China. Like other socialist economies that have undertaken economic reforms, such
Corruption_in_China
Corruption in Australia has been a recurring source of political controversy and public debate. International rankings have assessed Australia as having
Corruption_in_Australia
Country in Southeastern Africa
economy has been shaken by numerous corruption scandals. In July 2011, the government proposed new anti-corruption laws to criminalise embezzlement, influence
Mozambique
Corruption in Venezuela permeates all aspects of politics, business, law enforcement, and other sectors. The discovery of oil in Venezuela in the early
Corruption_in_Venezuela
International’s Corruption Perception Index for 2023, Corruption in Hong Kong remains a serious problem. Two of the most prominent corruption issues are transparency
Corruption_in_Hong_Kong
2010 studio album by Whitechapel
A New Era of Corruption is the third studio album by American deathcore band Whitechapel. It was released worldwide on June 8, 2010, through Metal Blade
A_New_Era_of_Corruption
Corruption in Taiwan is the use of political power by government officials in Taiwan for private gain. Taiwan, or the Republic of China, is noted for significant
Corruption_in_Taiwan
Corruption in Algeria is considered a serious problem. Algeria has long struggled with deeply entrenched corruption, affecting sectors such as politics
Corruption_in_Algeria
Practice of obtaining money or goods through coercion
position), etc. [citation needed] In law extortion can refer to political corruption, such as selling one's office or influence peddling, but in general vocabulary
Extortion
Financial crime
of evasion also depends on the efficiency of the tax administration. Corruption by tax officials makes it difficult to control evasion. Tax administrations
Tax_evasion
Corruption in the US state of Illinois
Corruption in Illinois has been a problem from the earliest history of the state. Electoral fraud in Illinois pre-dates the territory's admission to the
Corruption_in_Illinois
Anti-corruption treaty
The United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC) is the only legally binding international anti-corruption multilateral treaty. Negotiated by member
United Nations Convention Against Corruption
United_Nations_Convention_Against_Corruption
Corruption in Rwanda has attracted attention due to its government’s positioning as a champion of anti-corruption efforts. There is a notable improvement
Corruption_in_Rwanda
Corruption in Madagascar is pervasive and is exacerbated by political instability and poverty. In 2024, Madagascar ranked 140th out of 180 territories
Corruption_in_Madagascar
Corruption in Hungary remains a significant problem as the country has posted declining performance in international assessments. In 2023, the country
Corruption_in_Hungary
Corrupt solicitation, acceptance, or transfer of value in exchange for official action
Sustainable Development Goal 16 has a target to substantially reduce corruption and bribery of all forms as part of an international effort aimed at ensuring
Bribery
Corruption in local government refers to the misuse of public office and resources by individuals in positions of power at the local level for personal
Corruption in local government
Corruption_in_local_government
Russian nonprofit organization
The Anti-Corruption Foundation (ACF; Russian: Фонд борьбы с коррупцией (ФБК), romanized: Fond borby s korruptsiyey, FBK; lit. 'Foundation for combating
Anti-Corruption_Foundation
Corruption in Mauritius follows the familiar patterns of state-based corruption, namely government officials abusing their political powers for private
Corruption_in_Mauritius
Corruption in Bangladesh has been a continuing problem. According to all major ranking institutions, Bangladesh routinely finds itself among the most corrupt
Corruption_in_Bangladesh
Corruption in Sudan is widespread, as it is considered one of the most corrupt nations in the world. On the 2010 World Bank Worldwide Governance Indicators
Corruption_in_Sudan
Corruption in Lithuania describes the prevention and occurrence of corruption in Lithuania. The Freedom in the World 2020 report by Freedom House notes
Corruption_in_Lithuania
Colombian political party
The League of Anti-Corruption Governors (Spanish: Liga de Gobernantes Anticorrupción; LIGA) is a Colombian political movement, created in October 2019
League of Anti-Corruption Governors
League_of_Anti-Corruption_Governors
American municipal police department
investigative commissions have documented a history of police brutality, corruption, misconduct and discriminatory policing within the LAPD. In 2001, the
Los_Angeles_Police_Department
Nigerian NGO against corruption and trafficking
Network Against Corruption and Trafficking (NACAT) is a Nigerian civil society organization focused on addressing corruption, financial crimes, terrorism
Network Against Corruption and Trafficking
Network_Against_Corruption_and_Trafficking
Corruption in Azerbaijan is considered high and occurs at all levels of government. Corruption during the Soviet era was rife and persists into the present
Corruption_in_Azerbaijan
Corruption in the Soviet Union and Soviet Russia was observed since the early days of the Soviet Russia and until the last days of the Soviet Union. Corruption
Corruption in the Soviet Union
Corruption_in_the_Soviet_Union
Corruption in Haiti occurs at one of the worst rates in the world. Corruption disrupts all attempts to establish a rule of law, a sustainable democracy
Corruption_in_Haiti
1983 American film
Corruption is a 1983 American pornographic film written and directed by Roger Watkins under the pseudonym of Richard Mahler. The film, a loose adaptation
Corruption_(1983_film)
Analyses of global corruption by Transparency International
The Global Corruption Report is one of Transparency International's flagship publications, bringing together experts from all over the world to discuss
Global_Corruption_Report
Corruption in Malawi has a long and complex history with rapid evolvement over time. During the colonial era, corruption was prevalent, with colonial officials
Corruption_in_Malawi
Corruption in Malta is a rampant problem which affects various sectors of the government and public services and is also rooted very deeply into social
Corruption_in_Malta
Illegal or unethical conduct done for the perceived greater good
Noble cause corruption is corruption caused by the adherence to a teleological ethical system, suggesting that people will use unethical or illegal means
Noble_cause_corruption
Corruption in Tajikistan is a widespread phenomenon that is found in all spheres of Tajik society. The situation is essentially similar to that in the
Corruption_in_Tajikistan
Corruption in the Czech Republic is considered to be widespread by a majority of the Czech public, according to Transparency International’s Global Corruption
Corruption in the Czech Republic
Corruption_in_the_Czech_Republic
Corruption in Angola refers to the pervasive and long-standing issue of corruption within the country's government and public institutions. The aftermath
Corruption_in_Angola
Mountain in Idaho, United States
Mount Corruption is an 11,857-foot elevation (3,614 m) mountain summit located in Custer County, Idaho, United States. Mount Corruption ranks as the 21st-highest
Mount_Corruption
Corruption in Lesotho has always been a problem since when it was a British protectorate during its early days. However, the situation only became worse
Corruption_in_Lesotho
Corruption in Afghanistan is a widespread and growing problem in society. Transparency International's 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index ranks the country
Corruption_in_Afghanistan
The Anti-Corruption Commission of Namibia (ACC) is an agency of the executive branch of the Government of Namibia. It was established under section 2 of
Anti-Corruption Commission of Namibia
Anti-Corruption_Commission_of_Namibia
Ukrainian watchdog agency
The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (Ukrainian: Націона́льне антикорупці́йне бюро́ Украї́ни, abbr. НАБУ, romanized: Natsionalne antykoruptsiine
National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine
National_Anti-Corruption_Bureau_of_Ukraine
Corruption in Liberia is endemic at every level of society, making the nation one of the most politically corrupt nations in the world. As such, corruption
Corruption_in_Liberia
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Female
Greek
(Ίσις) Greek form of Coptic Esi, ISIS means "(female) of the throne," which is usually translated "Queen of the throne." This name is a corruption of her true name which is unknown because Egyptian hieroglyphs left out most of the vowels.
Male
English
Anglicized form of Hebrew RÉ™uwel, REUEL means "friend of God." In the bible, this is the name of several characters, including a son of Esau. In the Book of Enoch, this name is included as one of the seven archangels. He is known as the archangel of fairness, harmony, and justice; he oversees the other angels to make sure that they are all working peacefully together with mankind. All angels and archangels who transgress must face this angel who passes judgment and issues punishment. He belongs to the choir of Principalities and is mainly focused on keeping heaven pure of corruption. He is the angel who carried Enoch to heaven and back to earth. He is identified with the angel of the 5th Seal in Revelation 6:9-11, and is believed to be the angel who opens the bottomless pit. He is also sometimes identified with Abaddon, an angel believed by some to be the devil. There are references to a similar figure in Babylonian texts which refer to him as Rag or Ragumu, and in Sumerian texts as Rig.Â
Male
English
English surname transferred to unisex forename use, possibly a corruption of Derby, a shire of England, so called from doire, DARBY means "a forest abounding in deer."Â
Surname or Lastname
English
English : from the Norman personal name Asketin, a pet form of the Old Norse name Ãsketil (see Haskell).Irish : shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó hUiscÃn ‘descendant of UiscÃn’, apparently a diminutive of uisce ‘water’ (and thus the surname may be ‘translated’ Waters), but possibly a corruption of a diminutive of Fuarghus meaning ‘cold choice’.Jewish (from Ukraine) : metronymic from Yiddish name Khaske, a pet form of Khane (see Hanna 1) + the Slavic possessive suffix -in.
Male
Hebrew
(רְעוּ×ֵל) Hebrew name RÆUWEL means "friend of God." In the bible, this is the name of several characters, including a son of Esau. In the Book of Enoch, this name is included as one of the seven archangels. He is known as the archangel of fairness, harmony, and justice; he oversees the other angels to make sure that they are all working peacefully together with mankind. All angels and archangels who transgress must face this angel who passes judgment and issues punishment. He belongs to the choir of Principalities and is mainly focused on keeping heaven pure of corruption. He is the angel who carried Enoch to heaven and back to earth. He is identified with the angel of the 5th Seal in Revelation 6:9-11, and is believed to be the angel who opens the bottomless pit. He is also sometimes identified with Abaddon, an angel believed by some to be the devil. There are references to a similar figure in Babylonian texts which refer to him as Rag or Ragumu, and in Sumerian texts as Rig.Â
Male
English
English surname transferred to forename use, possibly a corruption of the French surname Guillemot, from Guillaume (English William), WILMOT means "will-helmet."
Male
English
French surname transferred to forename use, of Norman origin, but the derivation has been lost due to corruption of form by association with the French word fraise, FRASER means "strawberry."Â In English and Scottish use.
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Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of Kingsbury.
Boy/Male
Indian, Punjabi, Sikh
God's Friend
Surname or Lastname
English (of Norman origin)
English (of Norman origin) : nickname for someone who was handy with his fists, from Old French poigneor ‘fighter’ (Latin pugnator, from pugnare ‘to fight’, a derivative of pugnus ‘fist’).Welsh : Anglicized form of Welsh ab Ynyr ‘son of Ynyr’, a personal name from Latin Honorius.
Girl/Female
Indian
Goddess of the Forest
Boy/Male
Hindu
Boy/Male
Australian, French, German, Turkish
Army Commander
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Marathi, Sanskrit, Telugu
Deep Insight
Girl/Female
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Telugu
Brainy
Boy/Male
Arabic, Muslim
Servant of the Witness
Girl/Female
Indian
Thought, Idea, Prayer
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n.
A sign or token; that which indicates the existence of something else; as, corruption in elections is a symptom of the decay of public virtue.
n.
Infection; corruption; deprivation.
n.
A corruption of Way, used only in the phrase under weigh.
interj.
A corruption of pray thee; as, I prithee; generally used without I.
n.
Corruption; cause of corruption.
n.
One who corrupts, or who upholds corruption.
n.
Fig.: That which preserves from corruption or error; that which purifies; a corrective; an antiseptic; also, an allowance or deduction; as, his statements must be taken with a grain of salt.
n.
Evil conduct; fraudulent practices; misbehavior, corruption, or extortion in office.
n.
The product of corruption; putrid matter.
interj.
A corruption of God's; -- formerly used in oaths and ejaculatory phrases.
n.
A corruption of pair royal. See under Pair, n.
n.
A corruption of Nasturtion.
v. t.
To cause to shrivel or contract; to cause to shrink onto corruptions.
n.
The earth and its affairs as distinguished from heaven; concerns of this life as distinguished from those of the life to come; the present existence and its interests; hence, secular affairs; engrossment or absorption in the affairs of this life; worldly corruption; the ungodly or wicked part of mankind.
n.
The act of changing, or of being changed, for the worse; departure from what is pure, simple, or correct; as, a corruption of style; corruption in language.
n.
The language of the Grisons in Switzerland, a corruption of the Latin.
n.
A corruption of Swan-upping.
v. t.
To make free from sin; to cleanse from moral corruption and pollution; to purify.
n.
The act or process of transcribing, or copying; as, corruptions creep into books by repeated transcriptions.
n.
The act of vitiating, or the state of being vitiated; depravation; corruption; invalidation; as, the vitiation of the blood; the vitiation of a contract.