A corrupção
Example: A corrupção sistêmica compromete o desenvolvimento do país inteiro.
Definition
"Corruption" refers to dishonest or fraudulent conduct by those in power, typically involving bribery or the misuse of authority for personal gain. It often undermines trust, fairness, and development within societies and institutions.
Etymology
The word "corrupção" comes from the Latin 'corruptio,' meaning 'a breaking or rotting.' It evolved into Portuguese with the same sense of moral decay or degradation. Did you know? The term originally described physical decay before being applied metaphorically to dishonest behavior.
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