Main Entry:

cor·rup·tion

Pronunciation:

\kə-ˈrəp-shən\

Function:

noun

Date:

14th century

1 a: impairment of integrity, virtue, or moral principle : depravity b: decay, decomposition c: inducement to wrong by improper or unlawful means (as bribery) d: a departure from the original or from what is pure or correct2archaic : an agency or influence that corrupts3chiefly dialect : pus