De corruptie
Example: De corruptie in de overheid ondermijnt het vertrouwen van de burgers.
Definition
"De corruptie" refers to the dishonest or fraudulent conduct by those in power, typically involving bribery or the misuse of authority, which undermines trust and integrity within institutions or governments, as in the phrase: 'De corruptie in de overheid ondermijnt het vertrouwen van de burgers.'
Etymology
The word "de corruptie" comes from the Latin 'corruptio,' meaning 'to break or destroy.' It entered Dutch through French, reflecting the idea of moral decay or dishonesty, especially in governance. Did you know? The root 'corrupt-' also gave rise to the English word 'corrupt,' highlighting the shared history of these terms.
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"De corruptie" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (C1) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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