La corruption
Example: La corruption nuit gravement à la justice dans ce pays.
Definition
"La corruption" refers to the dishonest or fraudulent conduct by those in power, typically involving bribery or the misuse of authority for personal gain. It severely undermines justice and trust within institutions and society.
Etymology
The word "la corruption" comes from the Latin 'corruptio,' meaning 'to break or spoil.' It evolved in French to describe moral decay or dishonesty, especially in legal and political contexts. Did you know? The term originally implied physical decay before expanding to moral and ethical decline.
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"La corruption" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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