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cor·rup·tion (kə rup′s̸hən)
noun
- the act or fact of making, becoming, or being corrupt
- evil or wicked behavior; depravity
- bribery or similar dishonest dealings
- decay; putridity; rottenness
- something corrupted, as an improperly altered word or text
- Rare a corrupting influence
Etymology: ME corrupcion < OFr corruption < L corruptio < corruptus, corrupt
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