official corruption

language: en

definitions

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

examples

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

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