anti-corruption

adjective

an·​ti-cor·​rup·​tion
ˌan-tē-kə-ˈrəp-shən,
ˌan-tī- How to pronounce anti-corruption (audio)
: opposing, discouraging or punishing corruption
anti-corruption laws

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The probe was announced just days after the independence of Ukraine’s anti-corruption agencies was restored, following widespread public outcry over President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s move to curb their powers. J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 3 Aug. 2025 The following day, the FA was informed of an anti-corruption alert by integrity officials. Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2025 After last week's move to weaken the anti-corruption agencies, the EU froze $1.7 billion in non-military aid. Joanna Kakissis, NPR, 1 Aug. 2025 The Russian infiltration comes as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said ending Moscow's influence in two anti-corruption bodies was behind a law that sought to end their independence. Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for anti-corruption

Word History

First Known Use

1841, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of anti-corruption was in 1841

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“Anti-corruption.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anti-corruption. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.

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