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Dishonest or fraudulent conduct by those in power
Corruption is a form of dishonesty or a criminal offense that is undertaken by a person or an organization that is entrusted in a position of authority
Corruption
Country ranking by public sector corruption
The Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) is an index published annually by Transparency International, a German registered association, since 1995. It scores
Corruption_Perceptions_Index
Use of power by government officials for illegitimate private gain
Political corruption is the use of powers by government officials or their network contacts for illegitimate private gain. Forms of corruption vary but
Political_corruption
Abuse of power by civil law enforcement
Police corruption is a form of police misconduct in which a law enforcement officer breaks their political contract and abuses their power for personal
Police_corruption
Corruption in India is an issue that affects the economy of central, state, and local government agencies. Corruption is blamed for stunting the economy
Corruption_in_India
Topics referred to by the same term
Look up corruption in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Corruption is the abuse of power for personal gain. Corruption may also refer to: Corruption (1933
Corruption_(disambiguation)
2025 fantasy novel by Robert Jackson Bennett
A Drop of Corruption is a 2025 fantasy murder mystery novel by Robert Jackson Bennett. It is a sequel to his 2024 novel The Tainted Cup. Yarrowdale is
A_Drop_of_Corruption
Cases of corruption by officials and associates connected with FIFA
In 2015, United States federal prosecutors disclosed cases of corruption by officials and associates connected with the Fédération Internationale de Football
2015_FIFA_corruption_case
1983 studio album by New Order
Power, Corruption & Lies is the second studio album by the English rock band New Order, released on 2 May 1983 by Factory Records. The album features more
Power,_Corruption_&_Lies
Activities that oppose or inhibit corruption
Anti-corruption (or anticorruption) comprises activities that oppose or inhibit corruption. Just as corruption takes many forms, anti-corruption efforts
Anti-corruption
Mass anti-corruption protests
official cause of the collapse remains under investigation, with government corruption and opaque dealings with Chinese contractors blamed. Early protests primarily
2024–present Serbian anti-corruption protests
2024–present_Serbian_anti-corruption_protests
Corruption in Spain is a large concern. Political corruption is defined as the action or inaction of one or more real persons managing public resources
Corruption_in_Spain
Country ranking by public sector corruption
countries by Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) as published by Transparency International, including scores and rankings. The Corruption Perceptions Index
List of countries by Corruption Perceptions Index
List_of_countries_by_Corruption_Perceptions_Index
Spotlight on Corruption is a British nonprofit organization which focuses on financial corruption. The previous organization Corruption Watch UK was established
Spotlight_on_Corruption
Protest movement in the Philippines
EDSA in Quezon City, both within Metro Manila. They involve several anti-corruption protests stemming from the ongoing flood control projects controversy
2025–2026 Philippine anti-corruption protests
2025–2026_Philippine_anti-corruption_protests
Anti-government upheaval in Nepal
In September 2025, large-scale anti-corruption protests and demonstrations took place all across Nepal, predominantly organized by Generation Z students
2025_Nepalese_Gen_Z_protests
2020–present corruption trial of Israeli Prime Minister
rich friend to fund corruption trial fees". AP News. 15 June 2020. Retrieved 27 June 2025. "Netanyahu stands trial on corruption charges". NBC News. 24
Trial_of_Benjamin_Netanyahu
2022 political corruption scandal around the European Parliament
The Qatar corruption scandal at the European Parliament, also known as Qatargate, is a cash-for-influence investigation into several Members of the European
Qatar corruption scandal at the European Parliament
Qatar_corruption_scandal_at_the_European_Parliament
Phenomenon of placing protection of reputation above fidelity to truth in public bodies
Institutional corruption is the phenomenon in public bodies of placing the protection of reputation above fidelity to the truth, especially in the context
Institutional_corruption
Corruption in Ukraine since the country became an independent state in 1991 is a societal issue rooted in the dissolution of the Soviet Union that year
Corruption_in_Ukraine
Corruption in the Philippines is a widespread problem its citizens endure, which developed during the Spanish colonial period. According to GAN Integrity's
Corruption_in_the_Philippines
Album by Napalm Death
Harmony Corruption is the third studio album by British grindcore band Napalm Death. It was released in the UK by Earache Records on 30 July 1990 and in
Harmony_Corruption
Corruption in Italy is a major problem. In Transparency International's annual surveys, Italy has consistently been regarded as one of the most corrupt
Corruption_in_Italy
Russian politician and lawyer (born 1965)
Russo-Georgian War. Medvedev also launched an anti-corruption campaign, yet was later being accused of corruption himself. He served a single term in office and
Dmitry_Medvedev
Errors in computer data that introduce unintended changes to the original data
Data corruption is the undesired alteration in computer data that occurs during writing, reading, storage, transmission, or processing. Computer systems
Data_corruption
Corruption in Pakistan involves fraudulent practices carried out by officials and institutions, ranging from petty bribery to high-profile scandals. Corruption
Corruption_in_Pakistan
Corruption in Ireland describes the prevention and occurrence of corruption in the Republic of Ireland. Transparency International's 2025 Corruption Perceptions
Corruption in the Republic of Ireland
Corruption_in_the_Republic_of_Ireland
Corruption has been a significant problem in the People's Republic of China. Like other socialist economies that have undertaken economic reforms, such
Corruption_in_China
Corruption in Kenya has a history that spans the era of the founding president Jomo Kenyatta, to Daniel arap Moi's KANU, Mwai Kibaki's PNU governments
Corruption_in_Kenya
In 2016, Guinea was ranked 142nd out of 176 countries on the Corruption Perceptions Index published by Transparency International. According to the index
Corruption_in_Guinea
Corruption in Nigeria is a severe and long-standing issue. In 2012, Nigeria was estimated to have lost over $400 billion to corruption since its independence
Corruption_in_Nigeria
Corruption in Mexico has permeated several segments of society—political, economic, and social—and has greatly affected the country's legitimacy, transparency
Corruption_in_Mexico
Corruption in Brazil exists on all levels of society from the top echelons of political power to the smallest municipalities. Operation Car Wash showed
Corruption_in_Brazil
Prime Minister of Israel (1996–1999; 2009–2021; 2022–present)
scandals involving his marriage and corruption charges. In 1997, police recommended Netanyahu be indicted on corruption charges for influence-peddling. He
Benjamin_Netanyahu
Topics referred to by the same term
Against Corruption may refer to: Independent Commission Against Corruption (Mauritius), established in 2002 Independent Commission Against Corruption (Hong
Independent Commission Against Corruption
Independent_Commission_Against_Corruption
Corruption in the US state of Illinois
Corruption in Illinois has been a problem from the earliest history of the state. Electoral fraud in Illinois pre-dates the territory's admission to the
Corruption_in_Illinois
Corruption in Venezuela permeates all aspects of politics, business, law enforcement, and other sectors. The discovery of oil in Venezuela in the early
Corruption_in_Venezuela
Survey tracking public opinion on corruption
Global Corruption Barometer published by Transparency International is the largest survey in the world tracking public opinion on corruption. It surveys
Global_Corruption_Barometer
Government anti-graft body
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (Malay: Suruhanjaya Pencegahan Rasuah Malaysia; Jawi: سوروهنجاي ڤنچڬاهن رسواه مليسيا), abbreviated as MACC or
Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission
Malaysian_Anti-Corruption_Commission
President of Russia (2000–2008; since 2012)
dictatorship with a personality cult. His rule has been marked by endemic corruption and widespread human rights violations, including the imprisonment and
Vladimir_Putin
Topics referred to by the same term
Anti-Corruption Commission may refer to: Anti-Corruption Commission (Bangladesh) Anti-Corruption Commission of Myanmar Kenya Anti-Corruption Commission
Anti-Corruption_Commission
Public corruption in New South Wales, Australia
Corruption in New South Wales, Australia, varies between state and local council levels, mirroring the jurisdictional scope, economic opportunities and
Corruption_in_New_South_Wales
Corruption in Colombia is a pervasive problem at all levels of government, as well as in the military and police forces. A general culture and awareness
Corruption_in_Colombia
1990s police corruption scandal in Los Angeles
The Rampart scandal was a police corruption scandal that unfolded in Los Angeles, California during the late 1990s and early 2000s. The scandal concerned
Rampart_scandal
Institutional corruption in the country
Corruption in the Maldives remains a persistent problem. The country was ranked in the 84th position on Transparency International’s Corruption Perception
Corruption_in_the_Maldives
Corruption in Mauritius follows the familiar patterns of state-based corruption, namely government officials abusing their political powers for private
Corruption_in_Mauritius
Field of study
Economics of corruption deals with the misuse of public power for private benefit and its economic impact on society. This discipline aims to study the
Economics_of_corruption
Corruption in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is widespread at all levels of government, ranging from petty bribery involving local bureaucrats to
Corruption in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Corruption_in_the_Democratic_Republic_of_the_Congo
Corruption in Bangladesh has been a continuing problem. According to all major ranking institutions, Bangladesh routinely finds itself among the most corrupt
Corruption_in_Bangladesh
Indonesian government agency
prevent and fight corruption in the country. Anti-corruption efforts began in Indonesia in the 1950s. Following strong criticism of corruption at the beginning
Corruption Eradication Commission
Corruption_Eradication_Commission
Corruption in Afghanistan is a widespread and growing problem in society. Transparency International's 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index ranks the country
Corruption_in_Afghanistan
While hard data on corruption are difficult to collect, corruption in Indonesia is seen through public opinion, collated through surveys as well as observation
Corruption_in_Indonesia
Illegal interference with the process of an election
scale can have the effect of a coup d'état,[citation needed] protest or corruption of democracy. In a narrow election, a small amount of fraud may suffice
Electoral_fraud
2020 video game
Corruption 2029 is a turn-based tactics video game developed and published by The Bearded Ladies. It was released in February 2020 for Windows PCs. Players
Corruption_2029
Government-linked anti-corruption agency of Bangladesh
Anti-Corruption Commission (Bengali: দুর্নীতি দমন কমিশন; often abbreviated: ACC, Bengali: দুদক) is the principal government agency against corruption in
Anti-Corruption Commission (Bangladesh)
Anti-Corruption_Commission_(Bangladesh)
Corruption in Russia is considered a very serious problem, impacting various aspects of life, including the economy, business, politics, public administration
Corruption_in_Russia
Financial crime
of evasion also depends on the efficiency of the tax administration. Corruption by tax officials makes it difficult to control evasion. Tax administrations
Tax_evasion
President of El Salvador since 2019
of corruption. Bukele established the International Commission Against Impunity in El Salvador [es] (CICIES) in September 2019, an anti-corruption commission
Nayib_Bukele
Process of concealing the origin of money
such as drug trafficking, sex work (in some jurisdictions), terrorism, corruption, and embezzlement, and converting the funds into a seemingly legitimate
Money_laundering
Corruption in Vietnam is pervasive and widespread, due to weak legal infrastructure, financial unpredictability, and conflicting and negative bureaucratic
Corruption_in_Vietnam
Colombian political party
The League of Anti-Corruption Governors (Spanish: Liga de Gobernantes Anticorrupción; LIGA) is a Colombian political movement, created in October 2019
League of Anti-Corruption Governors
League_of_Anti-Corruption_Governors
Topics referred to by the same term
Corruption Watch may refer to the following: Corruption Watch (South Africa), South African non-governmental organization Indonesia Corruption Watch, Indonesian
Corruption_Watch
Type of software bug
Memory corruption occurs in a computer program when the contents of a memory location are modified due to programmatic behavior that exceeds the intention
Memory_corruption
Anti-corruption treaty
The United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC) is the only legally binding international anti-corruption multilateral treaty. Negotiated by member
United Nations Convention Against Corruption
United_Nations_Convention_Against_Corruption
Stock short title used for legislation
Prevention of Corruption Act (with its variations) is a stock short title used for legislation in India, Malaysia, Singapore and the United Kingdom relating
Prevention_of_Corruption_Act
Corruption in Kazakhstan constitutes a persistent systemic challenge, manifesting in both public and commercial spheres. Despite legislative and institutional
Corruption_in_Kazakhstan
Corruption in Uzbekistan is a serious problem. There are laws in place to prevent corruption, but enforcement in terms of laws regarding corruption is
Corruption_in_Uzbekistan
Corruption in Greece is considered to be significant, with the country ranking as one of the most corrupt in the European Union according to the Corruption
Corruption_in_Greece
Corruption in the Czech Republic is considered to be widespread by a majority of the Czech public, according to Transparency International’s Global Corruption
Corruption in the Czech Republic
Corruption_in_the_Czech_Republic
Efforts to affect public policy through direct government contact
in Romania have appeared in the context of the fight against corruption. Anti-corruption strategies adopted in 2011 and 2004 mentions the purposes of
Lobbying
Corruption in Serbia describes the prevention and occurrence of corruption in Serbia. Corruption levels are perceived to be high by surveyed residents
Corruption_in_Serbia
Corruption in Namibia spans from the pre-colonial era to the present day. After independence in 1990, corruption and fraud issues continued, with cases
Corruption_in_Namibia
Corruption in Australia has been a recurring source of political controversy and public debate. International rankings have assessed Australia as having
Corruption_in_Australia
Corruption in Haiti occurs at one of the worst rates in the world. Corruption disrupts all attempts to establish a rule of law, a sustainable democracy
Corruption_in_Haiti
Corruption in Switzerland describes the prevention and occurrence of corruption in Switzerland. Switzerland has a legal framework to combat corruption
Corruption_in_Switzerland
Corruption in Sudan is widespread, as it is considered one of the most corrupt nations in the world. On the 2010 World Bank Worldwide Governance Indicators
Corruption_in_Sudan
Corruption in Algeria is considered a serious problem. Algeria has long struggled with deeply entrenched corruption, affecting sectors such as politics
Corruption_in_Algeria
Anti-corruption measure in India
Anti Corruption Bureau, Maharashtra is an agency of Government of Maharashtra constituted to investigate offences of bribery and corruption falling within
Anti-Corruption Bureau (Maharashtra)
Anti-Corruption_Bureau_(Maharashtra)
International governing body of association football
use of goal-line technology. The 2015 FIFA corruption scandal exposed a widespread bribery and corruption scheme within FIFA. This scandal implicated
FIFA
Russian government initiative
The Russian anti-corruption campaign is an ongoing effort by the Russian government to curb corruption, which has been recognized as one of Russia's most
Russian anti-corruption campaign
Russian_anti-corruption_campaign
Country in Southeastern Africa
economy has been shaken by numerous corruption scandals. In July 2011, the government proposed new anti-corruption laws to criminalise embezzlement, influence
Mozambique
2009 book by Michelle Malkin
Culture of Corruption: Obama and His Team of Tax Cheats, Crooks, and Cronies is a book written by conservative author Michelle Malkin. The book claims
Culture_of_Corruption
Corruption in the Federated States of Micronesia describes the prevention and occurrence of corruption in the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM). The
Corruption in the Federated States of Micronesia
Corruption_in_the_Federated_States_of_Micronesia
Corruption in Hungary remains a significant problem as the country has posted declining performance in international assessments. In 2023, the country
Corruption_in_Hungary
Practice of obtaining money or goods through coercion
position), etc. [citation needed] In law extortion can refer to political corruption, such as selling one's office or influence peddling, but in general vocabulary
Extortion
Corruption in Palau describes the prevention and occurrence of corruption in Palau. While not as pervasive as some Pacific Island countries, corruption
Corruption_in_Palau
Corruption in Brunei has been fought however it is not fully eradicated, with corrupt officials being called out by Bruneian politicians. Brunei did not
Corruption_in_Brunei
Corruption in Portugal describes the prevention and occurrence of corruption in Portugal. In 2013, a report by Transparency International revealed that
Corruption_in_Portugal
Association football tournament in Qatar
changes, and allegations of bribery for hosting rights and wider FIFA corruption. Unlike previous FIFA World Cups, which are typically played in June and
2022_FIFA_World_Cup
American municipal police department
investigative commissions have documented a history of police brutality, corruption, misconduct and discriminatory policing within the LAPD. In 2001, the
Los_Angeles_Police_Department
Corruption in Azerbaijan is considered high and occurs at all levels of government. Corruption during the Soviet era was rife and persists into the present
Corruption_in_Azerbaijan
Corruption in Georgia had been an issue in the post-Soviet decades. Before the 2003 Rose Revolution, according to Foreign Policy, Georgia was among the
Corruption_in_Georgia
Anti-corruption movement in India
Against Corruption (IAC) is a non-political anti-corruption movement in India since 2007 which rose to prominence during the anti-corruption protests
India_Against_Corruption
Corruption in Liberia is endemic at every level of society, making the nation one of the most politically corrupt nations in the world. As such, corruption
Corruption_in_Liberia
International governing body of cricket
international cricket. It also co-ordinates action against corruption and match-fixing through its Anti-Corruption and Security Unit. The ICC does not control bilateral
International_Cricket_Council
Corruption in Argentina remains a serious problem. Argentina has long suffered from widespread and endemic corruption. Corruption remains a serious problem
Corruption_in_Argentina
Corruption in Tajikistan is a widespread phenomenon that is found in all spheres of Tajik society. The situation is essentially similar to that in the
Corruption_in_Tajikistan
Corruption in Côte d'Ivoire remains a critical problem and it is one of the issues that undermine Côte d'Ivoire's economic development. Corruption is particularly
Corruption_in_Côte_d'Ivoire
Corruption in Guyana remains a significant concern for the republic, requiring ongoing efforts to combat the problem. The country's 2024 ranking in Transparency
Corruption_in_Guyana
Corruption in the United States has been a perennial political issue, peaking in the Jacksonian era and the Gilded Age before declining with the reforms
Corruption in the United States
Corruption_in_the_United_States
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Female
Greek
(Ίσις) Greek form of Coptic Esi, ISIS means "(female) of the throne," which is usually translated "Queen of the throne." This name is a corruption of her true name which is unknown because Egyptian hieroglyphs left out most of the vowels.
Male
English
Anglicized form of Hebrew RÉ™uwel, REUEL means "friend of God." In the bible, this is the name of several characters, including a son of Esau. In the Book of Enoch, this name is included as one of the seven archangels. He is known as the archangel of fairness, harmony, and justice; he oversees the other angels to make sure that they are all working peacefully together with mankind. All angels and archangels who transgress must face this angel who passes judgment and issues punishment. He belongs to the choir of Principalities and is mainly focused on keeping heaven pure of corruption. He is the angel who carried Enoch to heaven and back to earth. He is identified with the angel of the 5th Seal in Revelation 6:9-11, and is believed to be the angel who opens the bottomless pit. He is also sometimes identified with Abaddon, an angel believed by some to be the devil. There are references to a similar figure in Babylonian texts which refer to him as Rag or Ragumu, and in Sumerian texts as Rig.Â
Male
English
French surname transferred to forename use, of Norman origin, but the derivation has been lost due to corruption of form by association with the French word fraise, FRASER means "strawberry."Â In English and Scottish use.
Male
Hebrew
(רְעוּ×ֵל) Hebrew name RÆUWEL means "friend of God." In the bible, this is the name of several characters, including a son of Esau. In the Book of Enoch, this name is included as one of the seven archangels. He is known as the archangel of fairness, harmony, and justice; he oversees the other angels to make sure that they are all working peacefully together with mankind. All angels and archangels who transgress must face this angel who passes judgment and issues punishment. He belongs to the choir of Principalities and is mainly focused on keeping heaven pure of corruption. He is the angel who carried Enoch to heaven and back to earth. He is identified with the angel of the 5th Seal in Revelation 6:9-11, and is believed to be the angel who opens the bottomless pit. He is also sometimes identified with Abaddon, an angel believed by some to be the devil. There are references to a similar figure in Babylonian texts which refer to him as Rag or Ragumu, and in Sumerian texts as Rig.Â
Surname or Lastname
English
English : from the Norman personal name Asketin, a pet form of the Old Norse name Ãsketil (see Haskell).Irish : shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó hUiscÃn ‘descendant of UiscÃn’, apparently a diminutive of uisce ‘water’ (and thus the surname may be ‘translated’ Waters), but possibly a corruption of a diminutive of Fuarghus meaning ‘cold choice’.Jewish (from Ukraine) : metronymic from Yiddish name Khaske, a pet form of Khane (see Hanna 1) + the Slavic possessive suffix -in.
Male
English
English surname transferred to unisex forename use, possibly a corruption of Derby, a shire of England, so called from doire, DARBY means "a forest abounding in deer."Â
Male
English
English surname transferred to forename use, possibly a corruption of the French surname Guillemot, from Guillaume (English William), WILMOT means "will-helmet."
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Tamil
Girl/Female
Hindu
Name of Lord Murugan, Goddess Saraswati (Goddess of education
Girl/Female
Assamese, Hindu, Indian, Marathi
Name of Goddess
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of Colburn.
Girl/Female
English
Follower of Christ.
Girl/Female
Indian, Telugu
A Phase of Life; Childhood
Girl/Female
Hindu
Enabling to crossover
Boy/Male
Indian
Renowned warrior
Boy/Male
Hindu
Sadguru
Girl/Female
Muslim
(Wife of abu Sufyan)
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v. t.
To make free from sin; to cleanse from moral corruption and pollution; to purify.
interj.
A corruption of God's; -- formerly used in oaths and ejaculatory phrases.
n.
A corruption of pair royal. See under Pair, n.
n.
The act of changing, or of being changed, for the worse; departure from what is pure, simple, or correct; as, a corruption of style; corruption in language.
n.
One who corrupts, or who upholds corruption.
n.
A corruption of Swan-upping.
n.
The act or process of transcribing, or copying; as, corruptions creep into books by repeated transcriptions.
n.
The language of the Grisons in Switzerland, a corruption of the Latin.
n.
The earth and its affairs as distinguished from heaven; concerns of this life as distinguished from those of the life to come; the present existence and its interests; hence, secular affairs; engrossment or absorption in the affairs of this life; worldly corruption; the ungodly or wicked part of mankind.
v. t.
To cause to shrivel or contract; to cause to shrink onto corruptions.
n.
The product of corruption; putrid matter.
n.
Fig.: That which preserves from corruption or error; that which purifies; a corrective; an antiseptic; also, an allowance or deduction; as, his statements must be taken with a grain of salt.
n.
The act of vitiating, or the state of being vitiated; depravation; corruption; invalidation; as, the vitiation of the blood; the vitiation of a contract.
n.
A sign or token; that which indicates the existence of something else; as, corruption in elections is a symptom of the decay of public virtue.
n.
A corruption of Nasturtion.
n.
Infection; corruption; deprivation.
n.
A corruption of Way, used only in the phrase under weigh.
n.
Evil conduct; fraudulent practices; misbehavior, corruption, or extortion in office.
n.
Corruption; cause of corruption.
interj.
A corruption of pray thee; as, I prithee; generally used without I.