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corrupt

adjective

Reveal meaning and examples

Dishonest or willing to misuse a position for improper gain.

The fictional inspector was corrupt and accepted gifts to overlook violations.
Dictionary practice example.
A corrupt depot manager in the novel demanded private gifts before releasing supplies that families were already entitled to collect under the story's rules.
From The Depot in the Novel.
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