La corrupció
Example: La corrupció afecta greument la confiança en les institucions.
Definition
"La corrupció" refers to the act or process where individuals or institutions abuse their power or position for personal gain, often involving bribery or unethical behavior. It seriously undermines trust in institutions and damages social and political systems.
Etymology
The term "la corrupció" comes from the Latin word 'corruptio,' meaning 'a breaking or spoiling.' It entered Catalan through Old French and Latin, reflecting the idea of moral decay or degradation. Did you know? The word also shares roots with the English 'corruption,' highlighting its widespread recognition.
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"La corrupció" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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