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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Even anti-corruption television series have become hits with intriguing plots, punchy lines and superb acting.
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ABC News, 10 Apr. 2026
Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s purging of a third Politburo member points to the failure of his long-running anti-corruption program, as well as that of the Communist Party’s promotions system, analysts said.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 8 Apr. 2026
The Texas court’s decision not only allows Exxon to continue to prosecute a serious defamation lawsuit against Bonta, but a key finding by that court may also implicate him in multiple violations of California anti-corruption laws.
—Will Swaim, Oc Register, 6 Apr. 2026
The revelations placed Sánchez Arveláiz within the orbit of Lava Jato, the sprawling anti-corruption investigation that reshaped politics across Latin America and led to the downfall of dozens of business and political figures.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 6 Apr. 2026
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ABC News, 10 Apr. 2026
Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s purging of a third Politburo member points to the failure of his long-running anti-corruption program, as well as that of the Communist Party’s promotions system, analysts said.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 8 Apr. 2026
The Texas court’s decision not only allows Exxon to continue to prosecute a serious defamation lawsuit against Bonta, but a key finding by that court may also implicate him in multiple violations of California anti-corruption laws.
—Will Swaim, Oc Register, 6 Apr. 2026
The revelations placed Sánchez Arveláiz within the orbit of Lava Jato, the sprawling anti-corruption investigation that reshaped politics across Latin America and led to the downfall of dozens of business and political figures.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 6 Apr. 2026
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