Thursday, March 17, 2005

Corruption: Definitions

Corruption. noun. 1. impairment of integrity, virtue, or moral principle; depravity. 2. decay; decomposition. 3. inducement to wrong by improper or unlawful means (as bribery). 4. a departure from the original or from what is pure or correct.
Merriam-Webster
English Dictionary


Corruption: The misuse of entrusted power for private benefit.
Transparency International