La corrupción
Example: La corrupción afecta gravemente la confianza en el gobierno.
Definition
"La corrupción" refers to dishonest or fraudulent conduct by those in power, typically involving bribery or the misuse of authority, which severely undermines trust in governance and public institutions.
Etymology
The term "la corrupción" originates from the Latin word 'corruptio,' meaning 'decomposition' or 'to break apart.' Over time, it evolved to describe moral decay or decay in integrity, particularly in legal and political contexts. Did you know that the word captures the idea of something once whole becoming spoiled or ruined?
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"La corrupción" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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