official corruption

language: de

definitions

  1. The misuse of public office, power, or authority by government officials for private gain, such as through bribery, embezzlement, or nepotism.
    de: Amtskorruption

examples

  1. Although official corruption was severe, there were also some honest and clean officials.

    Obwohl die Amtskorruption schwerwiegend war, gab es auch einige ehrliche und saubere Beamte.