corruption in Latin
corruption in Latin is corruptiō, corruptēla, corruptio — corruption means dishonest or illegal behavior, especially by people in power, such as bribery.
corruption in Latin
corruptiō
The act of corrupting or of impairing integrity, virtue, or moral principle; the state of being corrupted or debased; loss of purity or integrity.
corruptēla
The act of corrupting or of impairing integrity, virtue, or moral principle; the state of being corrupted or debased; loss of purity or integrity.
corruptio
Unethical administrative or executive practices (in government or business), including bribery (offering or receiving bribes), conflicts of interest, nepotism, embezzlement, and so on.
corruptēla
(metalanguage) A nonstandard form of a word, expression, or text, especially when resulting from misunderstanding, transcription error, or mishearing. (See a usage note about this sense.)
What does "corruption" mean?
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noun Dishonest or illegal behavior, especially by people in power, such as bribery.
"The report exposed widespread corruption in city government."
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noun Damage to data caused by errors during storage or transfer.
"The backup failed due to data corruption on the drive."
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corruption in a sentence
- The report exposed widespread corruption in city government.
- She campaigned against corruption in the police force.
- The backup failed due to data corruption on the drive.
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What is "corruption" in Latin?
"corruption" in Latin is corruptiō, corruptēla, corruptio. corruption means: Dishonest or illegal behavior, especially by people in power, such as bribery.
How do you use "corruption" in a sentence?
Example: "The report exposed widespread corruption in city government." In Latin, "corruption" is corruptiō, corruptēla, corruptio.
Are there other ways to say "corruption" in Latin?
Yes — Latin has 3 translations listed for "corruption": corruptiō, corruptēla, corruptio.
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