anti-corruption
adjective
an·ti-cor·rup·tion
ˌan-tē-kə-ˈrəp-shən 
ˌan-tī-
ˌan-tī-
: opposing, discouraging or punishing corruption
anti-corruption laws
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Known for his assertive leadership and anti-corruption stance, Annamalai has garnered popularity in Tamil Nadu, especially among younger voters.
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Andrew Pereira, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Apr. 2026
Both of Seatrium’s predecessor companies were ensnared in Operation Car Wash, Brazil’s sweeping anti-corruption investigation that eventually consumed much of the country’s political and business establishment.
—Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
Protests organized by Democratic and anti-corruption groups were planned for Thursday night outside the Institute of Peace.
—Joseph Konig, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
The government passed an anti-corruption law and is working to fund an anti-corruption commission.
—Nicole Winfield, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
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Andrew Pereira, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Apr. 2026
Both of Seatrium’s predecessor companies were ensnared in Operation Car Wash, Brazil’s sweeping anti-corruption investigation that eventually consumed much of the country’s political and business establishment.
—Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
Protests organized by Democratic and anti-corruption groups were planned for Thursday night outside the Institute of Peace.
—Joseph Konig, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
The government passed an anti-corruption law and is working to fund an anti-corruption commission.
—Nicole Winfield, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
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“Anti-corruption.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anti-corruption. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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