anti-corruption

adjective

an·​ti-cor·​rup·​tion ˌan-tē-kə-ˈrəp-shən  ˌan-tī- 

: opposing, discouraging or punishing corruption

anti-corruption laws

Examples of anti-corruption in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Lawmakers, anti-corruption activists and watchdog groups have urged authorities to identify which prisoners occupied the facilities and whether prison officials accepted payments in exchange for the privileges. — ABC News, 29 Sep. 2026

There has been no response from the anti-corruption authorities that are under government control. — Jovana Gec, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026

His request did not accuse either man of wrongdoing, but asked the Senate Judiciary Committee to determine whether ethics, disclosure or anti-corruption laws apply and whether reforms are needed. — Kutv Staff, Baltimore Sun, 23 Sep. 2026

Badio, 63, a former official in Haiti’s Justice Ministry and anti-corruption unit, was wheeled into the courtroom in a wheelchair, while the other defendants were escorted in single file, their hands and feet shackled. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 22 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1841, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for anti-corruption

• corruption
• disruption
• eruption
• irruption
• incorruption
• interruption