Die Korruption
Example: Die Korruption in der Politik untergräbt das Vertrauen der Bürger.
Definition
"Korruption" refers to dishonest or fraudulent conduct by those in power, typically involving bribery or the misuse of authority, which undermines trust and integrity within institutions or society.
Etymology
The word "Korruption" comes from the Latin 'corruptio,' meaning 'to break, spoil, or decay.' It entered German through Latin influence, reflecting the idea of moral decay or degradation, especially in political or social contexts.
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"Die Korruption" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (C1) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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