: opposing, discouraging or punishing corruption
anti-corruption laws
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They were handed 10 years' rigorous imprisonment under Pakistan's penal code for criminal breach of trust and a further seven years under anti-corruption laws, the special court of Pakistan's Federal Investigation Agency said in its verdict.
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Reuters, NBC news, 20 Dec. 2025
One of the biggest anti-corruption protests was held on a significant date, September 21, when in 1972 Marcos Sr imposed martial law.
—Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 19 Dec. 2025
Both candidates ran on anti-corruption platforms after years of political scandal inside Miami City Hall, but their priorities differed.
—Jason Lemon, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2025
Last week’s shameful hearing and vote to gut anti-corruption efforts showed the need for more accountability.
—Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 10 Dec. 2025
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Reuters, NBC news, 20 Dec. 2025
One of the biggest anti-corruption protests was held on a significant date, September 21, when in 1972 Marcos Sr imposed martial law.
—Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 19 Dec. 2025
Both candidates ran on anti-corruption platforms after years of political scandal inside Miami City Hall, but their priorities differed.
—Jason Lemon, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2025
Last week’s shameful hearing and vote to gut anti-corruption efforts showed the need for more accountability.
—Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 10 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for anti-corruption
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“Anti-corruption.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anti-corruption. Accessed 1 Jan. 2026.
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