Corruption

Abuse of power for private gain.

Corruption refers to the abuse of entrusted power for private gain, often involving bribery, embezzlement, fraud, or other dishonest practices within organizations or public institutions.

/kərʌpˈʃən/

From Latin corruptio, from corruptus, past participle of corrupere 'to spoil, ruin', from corruptus 'spoiled, ruined'.

bribery fraud embezzlement

dishonesty wrongdoing

extortion nepotism

crime misconduct