Die Korruption
Example: Die Korruption in der Politik gefährdet die Demokratie stark.
Definition
"Die Korruption" refers to dishonest or fraudulent conduct by those in power, typically involving bribery, to gain personal or political advantage. It undermines trust and fairness, as seen in situations where political corruption threatens democracy.
Etymology
The word "die Korruption" comes from the Latin 'corruptio,' meaning 'to break or spoil.' It entered German through Old French, retaining the sense of moral decay or bribery. Did you know? The term originally described physical decay before evolving to mean moral or legal corruption.
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"Die Korruption" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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